dragon-dude LT.

IMHO Forget using a micro helicopter with a camera. These things are not durable, rugged or easy to maintain in a combat environment. Logistics would be a problem also.

They are a time consuming hobby that may sound like a solution to your problem but with current technology they would be a liability to the USMC.

Many will not agree with the durable and rugged part (but in a combat zone with life on the line) they are not. The camera does not have great depth perception or range. Flying out of eye sight around corners or inside building would be next to impossible unless in a completely controlled environment. You can't judge distance from a IED/AMBUSH site with the camera, getting the helo over the suspect IED and keeping this platform stable to ID would be a challenge even with-in line of sight.

My suggestion would be to buy cheap RC Cars to trigger IED's/conduct surveillance with. Then again if it looks suspect I would shoot it!

Keep you eyes open and treat everything as suspect and get everyone in your charge back safe.