By Gemma Simpson, 7 September 2007 12:01
Pictured is the prototype unmanned flying saucer hovering over Churchill College, Cambridge.
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), which is 60cm-diameter, takes off and lands vertically and can fly in winds of up to 10mph.
It has no exposed rotating parts and can hover over one place or move in any direction making it possible to take aerial photographs for surveillance.
The saucer also has military applications to help reconnaissance missions, with the Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defense both showing interest in the tech.
Photo credit: Gemma Simpson
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