Synonyms for
Drones
Definition
Drones are unmanned aircraft or flying robots that can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously through software-controlled flight plans.
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Informal
Literary
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Common collocations
- delivery drones
- surveillance drones
- military drones
- drone technology
- drone pilot
- drone footage
- drone delivery
- drone strike
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Usage note
While 'drone' can refer to a male bee, its most common modern usage refers to unmanned aerial vehicles. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.
Example sentences
- The military uses drones for surveillance and target strikes.
- My neighbor has a drone that he flies around the neighborhood.
- Drones are revolutionizing the way we gather data and conduct research.
- The delivery company plans to use drones to deliver packages in the future.
- Drones can be equipped with cameras and sensors to gather information from the air.
Quotes
"A world where every person has access to air transport that is safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and where drones play a key role in delivering medical supplies, and other goods, is achievable and closer than you think." - Patrick Ky
"Drones are not about whether you are for or against them; it's about how we are going to use them." - Missy Cummings
"We are entering a new era of aviation, and the potential for drones to revolutionize the way we live and work is truly limitless." - Michael Huerta