English · Science & Technology
drone
/drəʊn/
[/drəʊn/]
unmanned aircraft
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A small aircraft that flies without a pilot on board, often controlled remotely.
Example
The farmer used a drone to photograph his fields and check the health of his crops.
The farmer used a drone to photograph his fields and check the health of his crops.
Etymology
From Old English 'dran' (a male bee); the aircraft sense arose in the 20th century from the buzzing sound.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in photography, delivery, agriculture, and the military.