Micro air vehicle

A micro air vehicle (MAV), or micro aerial vehicle, is a class of man-portable miniature UAVs whose size enables them to be used in low-altitude, close-in support operations. Modern MAVs can be as small as 5 centimeters - compare Nano Air Vehicle. Development is driven by commercial, research, government, and military organizations; with insect-sized aircraft reportedly expected in the future.

The small craft allow remote observation of hazardous environments or of areas inaccessible to ground vehicles.
Hobbyists have designed MAVs for applications such as aerial robotics contests and aerial photography.
MAVs can offer autonomous modes of flight.

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