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drone

A drone, or unmanned aircraft, is an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.

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In addition to the most obvious uses for delivery and photography, drones have been adopted by risk managers and insurance companies to perform a variety of functions that improve productivity and safety in the field, such as claims adjusting in disaster areas, wildfire suppression, inspections, and documentation.

Synonyms

unmanned aircraft