Hovering virtually invisibly and inaudibly against the background noise in the hot and dusty air of Iraq are some of the most remarkable and curious-looking unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) sent to war. Resembling a cross between a coffee maker and small beer keg, the Honeywell-developed, ducted-fan micro air vehicle (MAV) has been deployed to save lives from the danger of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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