Drone

A drone refers to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is remotely piloted or flies autonomously using pre-programmed flight plans. Key features:

Can have fixed wings like airplanes or rotors like helicopters
Sized from large aircraft to mini micro drones
Operate without an onboard human pilot
Used for surveillance, filming, inspection, delivery, military uses
Controlled remotely by human operators or autopilot systems
Equipped with cameras, sensors, GPS, collision detection

Categories:

Consumer/recreational drones - Small hobbyist drones for personal use
Commercial drones - For professional filming, surveying, industrial uses
Military drones - Designed for combat and reconnaissance operations

Drone technology has made aerial data collection, filming, and photography more accessible. However, concerns include collisions, injuries, privacy violations, and restricted airspace breaches. Laws and regulations on operating drones continue to evolve.