In the last few years, drones have become the thing. But are all drones quite so harmless? Like most modern technology, there’s the good, the bad, and yes — the ugly,The Buzz on Drones,In the last few years, drones have become the thing. But are all drones quite so harmless? Like most modern technology, there’s the good, the bad, and yes — the ugly
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A fter a fun-filled day at the lake we sat down to enjoy a BBQ. Suddenly we heard the strangest buzzing noise. It took us a couple of moments to figure out that the noise was coming from above us. Looking up we caught sight of a small white drone hovering right over our heads. A glance around showed that the owner was sitting on his dock nearby watching real-time footage of us from the drone on his tablet. We waved to the drone and it moved on.
Just a harmless neighbor taking nosy to a whole new level.
In the last few years drones have become the thing. But are all drones quite so harmless? Like most modern technology there’s the good the bad and yes — the ugly.
What are Drones?
Drones are small unmanned aircraft meaning there’s no pilot aboard. Most drones are operated via remote control but some receive instructions from onboard computers. Drones come in all shapes and sizes and can fly at various altitudes. They’re often fitted with cameras so people on the ground can see what the drone is flying over. Some drones can even be fitted with missiles guns and other weapons. (You’re starting to see the ugly now aren’t you?)
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