An updated edition of the Sept 12, 2025 article.Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have emerged as one of the most transformative innovations in the dynamic landscape of next-generation technologies. While defense remains a core market, drones are rapidly gaining traction across a wide range of industries. Drones have become integral to various sectors like mining, infrastructure monitoring, real estate, oil and gas exploration, logistics and even filmmaking. From aerial photography ...