What’s all the buzz about? Utility finds drones better way to access hard-to-reach places

Question: What looks like a bird, flies like a helicopter and sounds like a swarm of bees? Answer: A drone!

Drones, officially called Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are rapidly gaining popularity and being used in dozens of applications. They come in different sizes, from micro machines weighing around a half of a pound to supersized systems used by the military that can weigh thousands of pounds. Uses range from entertainment to national security purposes, and there are several different types of drones for long range, long (time) flights or if you prefer, you can get one that will just follow you …

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The Times & Democrat (Daveport, IA) | June 16, 2018