Chapter 1 You see something flying in the sky It looks like an airplane But it seems too small to have a person inside What is it It may be a drone A drone is an aircraft that does not have a pilot on board Often a person on the ground controls it But some drones use computers to fly themselves Drones can fly high above the clouds What makes drones different from normal
Drones have many advantages over normal planes A human pilot does not have to risk being shot down Drones do not get tired or bored They can fly long distances over many hours MILITARY DRONES CAN STAY IN THE AIR FOR DOZENS OF HOURS AT A
The military uses drones So do companies and everyday people Some drones have cameras in them Farmers can use them to look at crops and livestock Directors can use them to shoot thrilling action scenes from the air Advanced drone cameras can spot tiny details from high
Drones ability to see familiar surroundings from above is one reason for their popularity People can also use drones for fun They can get an airborne view of their neighborhood They can race drones through obstacle courses They can practice their flying
