CIA Used Dragonfly, Catfish as Spy Gadget Models

"The CIA once built a mechanical dragonfly to carry a listening device but found small gusts of wind knocked it off course so it was never used in a spy operation. The agency also tested a 24-inch-long rubber robot catfish named "Charlie" capable of swimming inconspicuously among other fish and whose mission remains secret."

Posted: 10/30/2003 7:53:08 PM

Link: reuters.com

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