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

"There's also a need for certain non-disposable drone missions, capable of operating in challenging environments... that will be able to return or carry out missions further afield," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

And it includes critical investments in the Golden Dome missile defense system, the sixth-generation F-47 stealth fighter program, new drone models, cruise missiles and long-range fires crucial to defending Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It is a victory for the U.S. military, which went from blueprint to battle-ready drone in less than two years, jettisoning its tradition of slowly buying very expensive equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A drone, then a scream, and then a second bike appeared in front of him, roaring toward him, cutting a swath through the grass.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz