A drone is an aerial vehicle that flies without a crew. Its name is derived from the English drone, which in Spanish means “male bee”. There are drones of different sizes and with different purposes. However, it is important to point out that this type of machine has existed for a long time, despite the fact that it was somewhat expensive to manufacture and that the features that it currently possess were not available either.
The most outstanding characteristic of a drone is that its flight is controlled by remote control, although there are some that are conducted 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 look like a helicopter, which can be kept in a static way in the air.
These artifacts have their origin in the military context, since it was there that this type of aerial robot was designed with cameras, GPS and all kinds of sensors, to be used as a weapon, for combat or surveillance missions. However, at present the use of these aircraft goes beyond seeking a warlike purpose, their sale and distribution is aimed at various uses, such as: in scientific studies, for taking photographs and videos, among others..
As already mentioned, drones are manipulated using a remote control, or through applications for tablets or Smartphone. At present it is possible to find apps developed for iOS and Android. The companies in charge of manufacturing drones aim to make it 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. In the same way , they can be seen in fashion shows and street protests. They are very useful, since as an advantage they are able to fly at a shorter distance than a normal helicopter. They are very useful for photographic journalism.
In emergency situations, they are of great help as they can reach areas that are difficult to access. The importance of its usefulness was demonstrated in areas that have been devastated by natural disasters. Its speed of flight makes it possible to travel 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 information necessary to anticipate fire prevention, Spain has been one of the pioneers in the design of drones for fire prevention and control.
Ultimately these artifacts are here to stay, every day their uses are more diverse, the increase in the creativity of their functions and applications seems to be endless.
