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Flight of the Extreme UAVs, From Smallest to Deadliest

Unmanned aerial vehicles are being tested for all kinds of future applications to help law enforcement, as well as the military. But a lot of them are already in the field. Here are a few that demonstrate the range of what they can do, from slingshot-launched spybots to global guardians.
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WASP is the smallest UAV in use today, weighing less than 300 grams. The miniaturization is achieved by the use of multifunctional components, like the combined wing/battery. WASP is nearly silent and, when flown at night, it's almost undetectable. The Air Force has just ordered several hundred for reconnaissance and bomb-damage assessment.Photo: U.S. Navy
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