In today’s world drones are known as unmanned aircraft that can be easily designed for different purposes. We can see drones participating in the battlefields or peacefully flying around taking over some packages. The field of their use is rapidly developing. 30 years ago, no one thought that nowadays our packages with food or even medicines can be delivered by flying robots.
Generally, scientists distinguish two main designs of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs): military and commercial ones. However, both types of automata continue to cause a lot of contentious controversies. For example, between 1995 and 2004, drone innovations infiltrated the military, and since then, drone strikes are expected to kill 4,700 people, mostly in countries such as Yemen, Somalia, and Pakistan [3].
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Comparing military drones (photo 1) and commercial ones (photo 2), many differences between them are understandable. But from the point of view consumer drones range from being the size of the palm of a hand to being able to endanger the whole car if they collide with it on a dark street. Military UAVs also start in the palm of your hand but quickly reach the wingspan of a Boeing 737.
In addition to their huge size variability, military UAVs also have more reliable communications, with larger ones linked to satellites. Their sensors have the best accuracy, range, and versatility. Some can be shoulder-launched and turned into weapons that detonate on contact. More advanced models can fly autonomously. Consumer drones are smaller, slower, and lighter than their army brothers.
Drones, like everything in this world, have their strengths and weaknesses. So, the most obvious benefit is to help people explore the area without actually being there. Drones can deliver packages or do some dangerous tasks. For example, law enforcement agencies use drone technology to speed up search and rescue operations, even identifying humans in darkness or in conditions with poor visibility. In some search and rescue operations, particularly in the wilderness, immediate rescue may not be possible. For such cases, drones can be used to deliver food, drinks, and necessary items so that a person can survive while she/he is waiting for rescue [1].
Nowadays, even agriculturists use drones in watering, the irrigation of fields, the application of pesticides, herbicides, etc. Nevertheless, mapping with these machines is so much easier [2].
Speaking about the disadvantages of UAVs, we can mention a few things. Firstly, it is all about safety – public and aircraft. Governments of each country must write direct laws and create services to enforce the regulation of drones. Secondly, this relatively new technology is not mature enough but is already well spread. And finally, these machines can be very dangerous in bad hands, for example, in terrorists.
In conclusion, it should be said that at this point most people probably agree that drones are ubiquitous. As more and more of them are used commercially and for pleasure, there is no doubt that they will continue to be an important part of the industrial landscape and personal recreation. Starting with increasing data collection, today's drones can be used in a wide range.
However, a cursory glance at drone-related news suggests the technology is far from perfect or that the agents pose a security risk. Doing business with drones is also not easy as there are no strict laws for regulating drone using policy. Nevertheless, the evolutionary process of this technology definitely won't stop in the near future, especially as both public and military interests are growing.
References
1. The Pros and Cons of Drone Technology. (2020, August 26). Pilot Institute. URL: https://pilotinstitute.com/drone-pros-and-cons/
2. Advantages & Disadvantages of Drones. Environmental-Conscience Blog. URL: https://environmental-conscience.com/drones-pros-cons/
3. Drones: Pros and Cons. (2022, September 01). Edubirdie. Retrieved November 18, 2022. URL: https://edubirdie.com/examples/drones-pros-and-cons/
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