This provides drivers with a bird's-eye view of the path ahead ... The benefits extend beyond basic scouting. The drone can also function as a security companion, patrolling the area around ...

Security applications for drones have evolved to provide benefits such as bird's-eye views of large areas, easy access to remote locations, and rapid deployment. However, to date, most drone ...

This story appears in the January 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. Remote-controlled drones have become an invaluable tool for government agencies, researchers, filmmakers—anyone ...