3 Then out of the smoke came forth locusts on the earth, and power was given to them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
Out of the smoke – these are demons who come up from the pit. Although you may think these resemble helicopters, only spiritual beings, allegorical, or real come from the bottomless pit, ie. the beast, and Satan (see Rev 11:7; Rev 17:8; Rev 20:1).