 The MAV project's goals was to develop a microdrone whose largest dimension was no more than 15 centimeters (6 inches); would carry a day-night imager; have an endurance of about two hours; and be very low cost.It would operate with a high degree of autonomy to be used in the squad-level combat environment.MAVs capable of hovering and vertical flight would be used to scout out buildings for urban combat and counter terrorist operations.