B2nountechnology
US/droʊn/
UK/drəʊn/
a small aircraft with no pilot, controlled from the ground, used for photos, delivery or military purposes
More often (verb): to make a continuous low sound, or to talk for a long time in a boring way
In context
The wedding photographer used a drone to film the ceremony from above.
Several companies are testing drones to deliver small packages to customers.
Farmers can fly a drone over their fields to check the condition of the crops.
Words that go with drone
verb + noun
- fly a droneYou need a license to fly a drone near the airport.
noun + noun
- drone footageThe documentary includes stunning drone footage.
- drone deliveryDrone delivery could reduce traffic in cities.
- drone strikeThe news reported a drone strike on the border.
- drone cameraThe drone camera records in high resolution.
- a delivery droneA delivery drone landed on the roof.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
drive a droneCorrect: fly a drone