Types of drones

Drones can be categorized into the following six types based on their mission:

  • Combat: Combat drones are used for attacking in the high-risk missions. They are also known as Unnamed Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV). They carry missiles for the missions. Combat drones are much like planes. The following is a picture of a combat drone:
  • Logistics: Logistics drones are used for delivering goods or cargo. There are a number of famous companies, such as Amazon and Domino's, which deliver goods and pizzas via drones. It is easier to ship cargo with drones when there is a lot of traffic on the streets, or the route is not easy to drive. ...

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