US soldiers are getting their hands on this super cool spy drone that fits in your pocket

US Army soldiers are, for the first time, getting personal reconnaissance drones small enough to fit on a soldier's utility belt.A soldier could send one of these little drones out to get a view of the battlefield all while staying put in a covered, concealed position.This awesome technology is a potential game changer, one that is expected to save lives by significantly reducing the risk soldiers take in battle.Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories.US soldiers have started receiving pocket-sized drones that could be a game changer for troops on the battlefield.Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82ndAirborne Division recently got their hands on FLIR Black Hornet personal reconnaissance drones, a part of the Army's Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) Program.These drones, which are small enough to be carried on a soldier's person, allow troops to see the field of battle more clearly without putting themselves in harms way.