SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 27, 2026Interesting Engineering

Startup builds insect-killing tiny drone as alternative to chemical insecticides

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Paris-based startup Tornyol has built a 40-gram autonomous drone that hunts and kills mosquitoes mid-air using ultrasonic sonar and propeller strikes — offering a chemical-free alternative to traditional pest control. Priced at $1,100 or $50 monthly, the drone covers up to 5 acres but currently only flies three minutes before needing recharging.

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