What Designates a Drone?

Drones are unmanned aircraft, capable of navigating a predetermined flight path either autonomously or with an operator flying remotely. Some drones are very small, the size of a deck of cards. Others are much larger, capable of carrying heavy loads or weapons. Some drones fly like an airplane – taking off and landing on a runway. Others use multiple propellers and operate like a helicopter. You may have heard about the military using drones for clandestine operations, or moving cargo between bases. But drones are being considered by civilians for many useful tasks as well.

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Matt Rice is an Owner and Chief Technology Officer of Burgess Computer, a comprehensive IT support, managed service and network design firm located in Bath serving clients in southern, midcoast and central Maine. www.burgesscomputer.com