Fun Facts with Drones

Fun Facts about all things Drones

We love playing with drones! There are so many different kinds of drones and various uses for this exciting technology. 

What is a Drone you ask? A drone is an aircraft powered and controlled by computer technology. Which means that it doesn’t need a pilot in it to fly it. It’s also called a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). 

If you want to learn more about drones, don’t go anywhere, because we’re going to bring up some fascinating facts about drones, just for you!

1. Do you know who actually invented Drones?

In 1935, Reginald Denny known as “The Prince of Drones” succeeded in creating the first ever civilian drone.

2. What is the smallest drone?

The Axis Vidius is the world’s smallest quadcopter with a camera, measuring less than 1.5 inches. also weighs less than 0.55 pounds.

3. Can drones deliver medicine to remote places in the world?

Current drones have advanced technology that they are helping health organizations transport medical supplies to various remote places. They are currently being used to carry HIV treatments into Africa. 

4. Do you know how many drones are in the world at this moment?

Statista reports that in 2020, the total number of drone shipments worldwide amounts to 5 million units. In the United States alone, there are more than 850,000 drones registered to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). 321,000 of them are registered as commercial drones, while more than 529,000 units are recognized as recreational drones.

5. What is the Guinness World Record for drones?

In 2021, luxury automotive brand GENESIS broke the Guinness World Records title for “the most UAVs airborne simultaneously.” In total, there were 3,281 drones airborne at the same time. The drones flew and did several series of performances. Before wrapping up, those drones gathered around to create the GENESIS emblem!

A drone is a really fun way to teach real-world examples of coding in action. A drone can demonstrate principles of flight and physics. rones go beyond those traditional fields, and into other areas such as photography and videography, surveillance, delivery, and so much more!.

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