drone

Meanings

• noun

  An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) that can be remotely controlled or can fly autonomously through software-controlled flight plans in their incorporated flight systems.

  - "The drone was used for aerial photography."
  - "Drones are increasingly being used for delivery services."
  - "The military uses drones for reconnaissance."

• noun

  A continuous sound produced by an instrument or a voice, typically one that is monotonous or repetitive.

  - "The sound of the bees in the hive is a constant drone."
  - "The orchestra played a long, droning note to create suspense."
  - "The drone of the engine was a soothing sound for the driver."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɹəʊn/
   
   
   
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2. /dɹəʊn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

UAS , UAV , drudge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drone
tone , mone , gone , home , phone

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Variants

List of all variants of drone that leads to same result
drone , drone attack , drone attacks , drone strike , drone strikes , drones , droned , droner , droners , droning , droningly , drone on , droned on , drones on , droning on

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Etymology

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The use of the word 'drone' for unmanned aerial vehicles comes from the similarity in sound and function to the hum of a bee.

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Trivia

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1. The first military drone was used during World War I.

2. Amazon is testing drones for delivery services.

3. Drones can fly as high as 40,000 feet and as low as a few inches above the ground.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quadcopter: A type of multirotor helicopter that is commonly used as a drone due to its stability and maneuverability.

2. GPS: A system used to locate and navigate drones, providing real-time information about their position, altitude, and speed.

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Culture

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Drones have become a significant cultural phenomenon due to their widespread use in various industries, including military, agriculture, filmmaking, and delivery services. They have also been a popular topic in literature, art, and music, often symbolizing surveillance, privacy concerns, and the potential for innovation.

How to Memorize "drone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small helicopter without a pilot, controlled remotely or autonomously. Visualize its movement, size, and the camera or other equipment it may carry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drone' with the sound of a bee's hum or the image of a small helicopter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Drones' are 'Dropped' from the sky or 'Rise' and 'Observe' their surroundings.

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