Drones – Various Applications
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reforestation of such areas with human labor will take many years, the importance of
using drone technology becomes apparent.
On the other hand, drones also play an important role in historic preservation
efforts. Drones provide great convenience in creating 3D maps of historical places or
structures. The 3D images used to reconstruct lost areas provide clues to experts about
culture and architecture [14].
6.9 Military
The first known use of drones was for military purposes. It is used for differ-
ent purposes ranging from military, espionage, radar system, area detection, and
observation to transporting food, weapons, and ammunition. Highly sophisticated
drones are used, equipped with tools for thermal imaging, laser rangefinder, and
even air strikes. MQ-9 Reaper, one of the drones used for military purposes today,
has a length of 36 feet and is equipped with a 1852 km flight system at an altitude of
50,000 feet [14].