Will tiny drones become a must-have for soldiers?

U.S. soldiers are getting another tool to stay a step ahead of the enemy. Aerovironment, a drone supplier for the U.S. military, has introduced a tiny drone that's designed to be worn on a soldier's uniform. The Snipe, which weighs about as much as a baseball, can be launched from the palm of one's hand. It's designed for close-range surveillance and reconnaissance. The Snipe has no weapons built in. Its value is in providing aerial video, so soldiers have a better understanding of their surroundings. The quadcopter can fly for about 15 minutes and reach 20 mph. It is controlled via a tablet. In addition to the military, Aerovironment envisions selling the drone to first responders. Some firefighters read more...