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Drone Technologies and
Applications
Koç Mehmet Tuğrul
Abstract
Unmanned aerial vehicles, previously used for military purposes,
have started to
be used for civilian purposes since the 2000s. With the widespread use of unmanned
aerial vehicles, mostly used for defense purposes, they have turned
into flying vehicles
called drones. Today, it is used for different purposes such as taking pictures, taking
images from inaccessible places, competitions, and having a good time. However, it
continues to evolve, playing an important role in social
media and inter-company
competition. In recent years, studies have continued on small drones that can fly
autonomously,
especially in closed areas, and assist people. The shrinkage and cost
reduction of electronic components such as microprocessors, sensors, batteries, and
wireless communication units shows that drones smaller than 1 kg will soon occur
in many areas of our daily life at much more affordable prices. This rapid change,
development, and proliferation of drones also raise privacy and security concerns.
While obtaining images of people and institutions in supposedly private environ-
ments with such technological devices emphasizes individual
security, its use in urban
areas and airports draws attention to social security. The rapid developments in this
area necessitate the necessary regulations and controls to prevent accidents and other
problems due to the growth in use and loss of control.
