The Fascinating World of Drones: 12 New Uses for Unmanned Vehicles

Feb. 2, 2016
Drones have been around for a long time now. Here's a quick look at some of the newest, most exciting uses for these unmanned aerial vehicles.

Drones have been around for a long time now. Technically known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they were originally used almost exclusively by the military. But as the years have gone by, people have kept dreaming up new ways to use them. Here’s a quick look at some of the newest, most interesting uses for these fascinating vehicles.

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