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HONEYWELL is developing a micro flying spy drone -- that would be used for civilian law enforcement! The device, a hovering robot carrying video cameras and other sensors, is being created and tested at HONEYWELL's Albuquerque, NM plant. The first round of testing on the drone [MICRO AIR VEHICLE] has been completed, reports Bob Martin of CBS affiliate KRQE. The battery powered craft can stay in the air for 50-60 minutes at a time, and moves around at up to 55 kilometers an hour. The Micro Air Vehicle has flown more than 200 successful flights, including flying in a...

Dragon Eye Protects Troops, Improves Recon The easily-transportable unmanned aerial vehicle gives troops up-to-date reconnaissance over a wide area of terrain. By U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert M. Storm JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Nov. 4, 2005 — U.S. Marines and sailors from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, use the Dragon Eye to minimize friendly casualties and maximize surveillance during missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The Dragon Eye is the smallest functioning unmanned aerial vehicle. "The Dragon Eye is a good tool if used properly. It's excellent for short range reconnaissance and can easily...

Marines' littlest eye in the sky takes flight in IraqSubmitted by: 1st Marine DivisionStory Identification #: 2004856852Story by Cpl. Shawn C. Rhodes CAMP MAHMUDIYAH, Iraq (Aug.04, 2004) -- Cpl. Mel W. Plummer has got a whopper of a story to tell at his high school reunion. His former high school class president won't be able to match it. Here it is. He flew airplanes on combat missions in Iraq. He flew so low, he could see the enemy's face right before a big attack. He did it all with a plane that was unarmed and unmanned. That's right. Plummer...