What Is A Drone And What Are Its Uses?

The most outstanding feature of a drone is that its flight is controlled by remote control, although some are driven through the intervention of software and not directly by a pilot from the ground. Drones can be of two types: those that resemble an airplane and those that resemble a helicopter, which can hover statically in the air.

These artifacts have their origin in the military context, since it was there that this type of aerial robot with cameras, GPS, and all kinds of sensors was designed, to be used as a weapon, for combat or surveillance missions. However, currently, the use of these aircraft goes beyond seeking a warlike purpose, their sale and distribution are oriented towards various uses, such as: in scientific studies, for taking pictures and videos, among others.

As already mentioned, drones are manipulated by remote control, or through applications for tablets or Smartphones. Currently, it is possible to find apps developed for iOS and Android. The companies in charge of manufacturing drones aim to make them increasingly intuitive and easy to use for all people.

Here are some of the tasks performed by a drone:

In events, it is very common to see these little planes flying over football matches, showing the entire match from above and at different angles. Similarly, they can be seen at fashion shows and street protests. They are very useful since as an advantage they can fly at a shorter distance than a normal helicopter. They are very useful for photojournalism.

In emergencies, they are of great help since they can reach areas that are difficult to access. The importance of its utility was demonstrated in areas that have been devastated by natural disasters. Its flight speed makes it possible to travel over very wide areas in a short time. Managing to bring the required help.

Forest fire control, in this case, the drone is in charge of collecting all the necessary information to anticipate fire prevention, Spain and some European countries have been pioneers in the design of drones for fire prevention and control.

In short, these artifacts are here to stay, every day their uses are more diverse, and the increase in creativity of their functions and applications seems to be infinite.