drone
Example Sentences
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For example, the French navy uses the VSR700 drone derived from the small Cabri G2 helicopter for surveillance and reconnaissance.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
On Thursday, the United Arab Emirates said its air defences were again responding to missile and drone "threats".
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
In late 2023, Houthi drone and missile attacks all but halted traffic through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The Maven Smart System was launched by the Pentagon in 2017 and is designed to speed up military targeting decisions by bringing together masses of data, including a range of intelligence, satellite and drone images.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Rubio is even closer to the shuttle, loading a collection bag onto a drone.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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