A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can fly autonomously or be remotely controlled. Drones are equipped with sensors, cameras, GPS, and inertial navigation systems (INS) to perform a variety of tasks, from military surveillance and industrial inspections to aerial photography and delivery services.
Types of Drones
Fixed-Wing Drones – Resemble airplanes, offering long-range and high-speed capabilities, often used in military reconnaissance and mapping.
Multirotor Drones – Includes quadcopters, hexacopters, and octocopters, ideal for stable hovering and short-distance flights, widely used in commercial and consumer applications.
Hybrid Drones – Combines fixed-wing and multirotor features, providing both long endurance and vertical takeoff/landing (VTOL) capabilities.
Key Technologies in Drones
• GNSS & Inertial Navigation System (INS) – Ensures precise positioning, even in GPS-denied environments.
• AI & Computer Vision – Enables autonomous flight, obstacle detection, and target tracking.
• LiDAR & Radar – Used for terrain mapping and collision avoidance.
