Microflyer

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An extremely small aircraft that is typically used for surveillance.

    "Spy planes that are small enough to fit in the hand could be taking to the skies within three years. Called microflyers, the planes will have a wingspan of about 15cms and weigh less than 100 grammes."

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"Spy planes that are small enough to fit in the hand could be taking to the skies within three years. Called microflyers, the planes will have a wingspan of about 15cms and weigh less than 100 grammes."

Etymology

From micro- + flyer.

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