A drone, in a technological context, is an unmanned aircraft. ... Essentially, a drone is a flying robot. The aircrafts may be remotely controlled or can fly autonomously through software-controlled flight plans in their embedded systems working in conjunction with onboard sensors and GPS.
Drones come in a wide variety of sizes, with the large drone mostly used for military purposes such as the Predator drone, other smaller drones which can be launched by hand, to other unmanned aircraft which require short runways. An unmanned aerial vehicle system has two parts, the drone itself and the control system.
Benefits Of Drones
1. They can save lives.
In natural and manmade disasters, UAS can be positioned to survey damage, locate stranded and injured victims, and assess ongoing threats without risking the safety of rescue teams and first-responders.
2. They will democratize the Internet
More than half the global population lacks Internet access, but with its purchase of Titan Aerospace in April, Google could bring millions more online. According to an early report, once the tech is dialed in, Titan’s 164-foot-wide solar-powered craft will soar at 65,000 feet, bringing new parts of the world online.
3. They can fight poachers
Rangers at a Kenyan wildlife reserve are planning a pilot project with two drones to ward off elephant and rhino poachers. If it’s successful, and the government lifts a ban on UAVs, the next stop would be drone patrols in 23 Kenyan national parks.
4. They can find stranded hikers
Australians are pushing the state of the art in rescue-ready drones by holding a biannual competition worthy of its own reality show. Teams compete to find and deliver emergency supplies to a lost backpacker—in this case, a dummy named Outback Joe.
5. Effective for Surveillance and Security
The primary use of a drone is for surveillance and security. Its ability to give an aerial view of your surroundings is one great advantage for survival. You can easily identify what’s going on in your area or if there are any disturbances nearby. It can warn you of the presence of intruders or roving bands of armed goons and help you prepare if there should be a conflict, thus giving you the upper hand in protecting your home.
In addition, having an aerial drone can help you inspect the damages caused by storms or any natural disaster in your area. More often than not, we rely on the news media to get this kind of information. Now, when there’s failure in communication, we can still gather real-time intelligence about the local situation.
6. Great for Hunting Games
Drones can be an awesome hunting tool. They can help you spot games such as deer and hogs before you spend your entire day hiking the whole area.
This can help you save more time and energy and can overall ensure a successful hunt. Don’t worry —although this is a modern hunting method, you still have to kill the game the old-fashioned way using guns and bullets.
7. Remote-Controlled
The ability to control the drone from a distance allows you to detect trouble before it gets to you without having to expose yourself to any potential threats. This is obviously an excellent tactical advantage. Drones can also scout large areas or places that would be dangerous to travel by foot in just minutes. There are even models where you can monitor flight paths and adjust settings through smartphones and tablet apps.
8. Deliver Information and Things
You can send information and things using drones. They are the perfect option if you worry that traditional communication is at risk or non-operational, which is more likely during times of crisis. Larger drones can also carry important supplies to other people, especially in hard to reach areas or treacherous places. That way, they can get what they need without putting anyone’s life in danger.
9. They're monitoring our planet for tornadoes.
Bringing the film Twister to real life, researchers are building drones they can fly inside tornadoes. The UAVs will be equipped with sensors to collect data, which may help meteorologists better predict when the funnels will touch down.
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