A drone, also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), is an aircraft without a human pilot onboard. Instead, drones are typically controlled remotely by a human operator or autonomously by onboard computers.
There are various types of drones designed for specific purposes such as recreational, commercial, military, and scientific use. Some common types include quadcopters, fixed-wing drones, hexacopters, and octocopters.
Drones have a wide range of applications including aerial photography and videography, surveying land and crops, search and rescue missions, wildlife tracking, package delivery, and even recreational flying. As technology continues to advance, new drone applications are constantly being explored.
Drones are equipped with sensors, GPS, cameras, and other technology that allows them to fly, navigate, and collect data. The operator can control a drone using a remote controller or a smartphone app. Some drones are also capable of autonomous flight using pre-programmed flight paths.