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Nano Hummingbird

AeroVironment · Digital Age (2010–present)

Nano Hummingbird — Fixed Wing
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The AeroVironment Nano Hummingbird or Nano Air Vehicle (NAV) is a tiny, remote controlled aircraft built to resemble and fly like a hummingbird, developed in the United States by AeroVironment, Inc. to specifications provided by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The Hummingbird is equipped with a small video camera for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes and has a flight endurance of up to 11 minutes. It can fly outdoors, or enter a doorway to investigate indoor environments. It was announced to the public on 17 February 2011.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Operator
DARPA