An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot on board. These technologically advanced aerial vehicles can be controlled remotely by a pilot or autonomously by onboard computers.
There are various types of UAVs designed for different purposes such as military drones, commercial drones, and recreational drones. Military drones are used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat operations, while commercial drones are utilized for photography, agriculture, and parcel delivery. Recreational drones are popular among hobbyists for aerial photography and racing.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have a wide range of applications across industries. They are used for aerial photography and videography, mapping and surveying land, monitoring wildlife, disaster response, search and rescue operations, agricultural crop monitoring, and infrastructure inspections.
Regulations regarding the operation of UAVs vary from country to country. It is essential for drone operators to comply with local laws and regulations, which often include registration, obtaining permits for commercial use, respecting no-fly zones, and maintaining safe flying practices.