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What is a drone?

Over the past couple of years, you keep hearing about drones and how they have become effective in surveillance or detecting dangers that occur. These drones have become very useful in many areas, but on the other hand have become a nuisance to aircrafts and to privacy.

A drone is a broad term that can refer to any unmanned aircraft. Basically, a drone is a mini aircraft with no pilot that can be very effective. A typical unmanned aircraft is made of light composite materials to reduce weight and increase maneuverability. This composite material strength allows military drones to cruise at extremely high altitudes. 

Drones are equipped with different state of the art technology such as infrared cameras, GPS and laser. Drones are controlled by remote ground control systems and also referred to as a ground cockpit. An unmanned aerial vehicle system has two parts, the drone itself and the control system. Many drones have cameras, which allow you to see things from the drone’s perspective. The camera can also record videos and keep data for future usage.

Some drones can think for themselves. Not all drones require a pilot. Many of them can fly themselves, guided by GPS, and some can even avoid obstacles. This is known as autonomy, in other words, the drone can make decisions on its own without any human input.

This technology is the future, some companies have begun testing drone deliveries of everything from food to mail to medicine for disaster relief. Although there are still some legal and technical hurdles, drone delivery will likely become common in the near future. Soon you’ll be able to order a pizza online and have a drone drop it off at your home.

Like most new technologies, drones have introduced some new problems. Privacy is a major problem because drones allow users to direct a flying camera almost anywhere they want, including people’s property. Although there are laws restricting where drones can fly, some users ignore these laws. Airspace issues are another problem where drones are a hazard to full-sized airplanes and helicopters, and they can interfere with firefighting and rescue operations. In some cases, wildfires have spread further because a drone was hovering nearby, preventing firefighting planes and helicopters from reaching the fire.

Drones can crash into people, cars, or buildings. Because the propellers spin very quickly, they can cause significant injuries or damage. If you decide to buy a drone, make sure to keep it away from people and pets. Drones are still evolving. In a few years, they will likely be even more affordable and higher quality, with amazing new features that we can only dream of today.

Drones are a huge advantage to the military where drones are used in situations where manned flight are considered too risky or difficult. They provide troops with an eye in the sky, seven days a week. Each aircraft can stay aloft for up to 17 hours at a time, loitering over an area and sending back real-time imagery of activities on the ground. Drones are seen by many in the military as delivering precision strikes without the need for more intrusive military action. 

Drones are used for bomb detection, they can usually penetrate into constricted spaces. Once a drone has penetrated, they are very successful at detecting where bombs are and making us aware of unexploded bombs and save lives. These unmanned aerial vehicles are also used for the purpose of air strikes. 

The world of media has really conquered the idea of using drones to their fullest extent. A lot of movies these days are shot using quadcopters and other drones. This idea has given the movie industry a completely new look and has saved the film industry millions of dollars in production.

Movies the likes of The Wolf of Wall Street and Harry Potter had used drones as part of the production of these movies.

Needless to say, drones have way more positives to give us then negatives. From agriculture to wildlife monitoring to weather forecasting and aerial photography, not to mention all the great military and simple tasks that drones can help civilization, as mentioned. 

Drones have found a number of applications in different sectors. They are no longer limited to just military use. Businesses are now investing in these devices for a swifter and more responsive customer service, especially in the case of parcel deliveries and much more.

I think l will go out and buy a drone, l will keep you posted on how it goes.

Vincent Black

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