Drone technology continues to improve and slowly takes strides toward widespread adoption, with many drone innovations providing new applications for the technology. One of the prominent drone innovations could be in delivery programs, as it would allow those shipping to save on delivery costs. Uber Eats has launched a drone delivery test program in San Diego. In the test program, drones will deliver food from a restaurant to customers, which makes the process more efficient.
Another use of drone technology is in the agriculture industry. The 'See Tree' drone can be implemented to present information to farmers. The drone can be used to create intelligence networks for trees in an area and pass that information along to farmers.
Lastly, drones could see adoption in the aviation industry. Boeing has had a passenger-carrying drone complete a test flight -- showing promise for the future of autonomous passenger aircrafts.
20 Examples of Drone Innovations
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Pocket-Sized Aerial Photography Drones
The 'AIR PIX' Captures Stunning Images Using a 12MP Lens
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One-Person Flying Drone Vehicles
The 'FlyKart2' from Trek Aerospace Provides Speedy Transport
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Timber DIY Assembly Drones
The 'Aerowood' Wooden Drone Can be Assembled without Nails or Glue
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Saucer-Shaped Supersonic Drones
This Drone Aims to Offer Higher Levels of Aerial Maneuverability
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Autonomous Passenger Drones
This Boeing Drone Successfully Completed Its First Flight Test
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Nature-Inspired Biometric Drones
The 'MetaFly' Drone Features Synthetic Wings Inspired by Birds
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Autonomous Search Rescue Drones
The Rega Drone Uses Sensors to Search for Missing Persons
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Autonomous Combat Drones
The 'Kratos XQ-58A' Offers Versatile Weapons Deployment At High Speeds
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Forestry Exploration Drones
The Conceptual 'Humla' Forestry Drone Can be Mounted on the Chest
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Drone-Powered Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching a Drone Food Delivery Pilot Program
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Cinema-Grade Drone Camera Lenses
The Moment 'Air' Accessories are for the DJI Mavic Pro and Zoom
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Drone Visibility Light Devices
The Lume Cube 'Strobe' is Visible from Over Three Miles Away
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Forest Fire-Detecting Drones
The Conceptual 'Feuxzy' Drone Uses Sonic Waves to Extinguish Flames
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Rugged Dual-Terrain Drones
The 'X-TANKCOPTER' All-Terrain Drone Works in the Skies and on Land
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Pesticide-Spraying Drones
The 'Agro' Drone Can Spray Two Acres Of Crops On a Full Battery
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Expandable Module Component Drones
The Conceptual 'Dash Drone' Can be Customized to Your Needs
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Autonomous Aircraft Regulation Platforms
Wing Has Created an Air Traffic Control App for Drones
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Flying Delivery Drones
Amazon Delivery Drones Can Help The Company Achieve One-Day Shipping
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Lightweight Octa-Rotor Drones
The Freefly Alta 8 Pro Drone Carries Payloads Up to 20 Pounds
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AI Agriculture Drones
The 'SeeTree' Drone Lets Farmers Keep Track of Tree Health and More
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Pocket-Sized Aerial Photography Drones
The 'AIR PIX' Captures Stunning Images Using a 12MP Lens
One-Person Flying Drone Vehicles
The 'FlyKart2' from Trek Aerospace Provides Speedy Transport
Timber DIY Assembly Drones
The 'Aerowood' Wooden Drone Can be Assembled without Nails or Glue
Saucer-Shaped Supersonic Drones
This Drone Aims to Offer Higher Levels of Aerial Maneuverability
Autonomous Passenger Drones
This Boeing Drone Successfully Completed Its First Flight Test
Nature-Inspired Biometric Drones
The 'MetaFly' Drone Features Synthetic Wings Inspired by Birds
Durable Durinum-Made Drones
The TobyRich SmartPlane Pro Drone Requires No Assembly
Futuristic Delivery Aircrafts
The 'TU523' Hybrid Electric VTOL Aircraft Cuts Operation Costs
Fleet-Ready Autonomous Vehicles
The Conceptual Land Rover 'Utaric' is Ideal for Deliveries
Autonomous Search Rescue Drones
The Rega Drone Uses Sensors to Search for Missing Persons
Autonomous Combat Drones
The 'Kratos XQ-58A' Offers Versatile Weapons Deployment At High Speeds
Autonomous Home Security Drones
The Sunflower System Deters Unwanted Parties on Your Property
Real-Time POV Drones
The Xiaomi FiMi X8 SE 4K Drone is Packed with Smart Technology
Luxury Smart Home Controllers
Brilliant's Smart Controller Hub Launches in Time for Father's Day
American Sign Language Logos
Amazon Pays Tribute to Its Diverse Range of Employees with a New Logo
Omni-Compatible Smart Home Thermostats
The Latest EcoBee SmartThermostat Has a Quad-Core Processor
Cinema-Grade Drone Camera Lenses
The Moment 'Air' Accessories are for the DJI Mavic Pro and Zoom
Ultra-Adjustable Bathroom Fixtures
Pfister's Jaida Collection Integrates Aperture-Like Nozzles
Smart Home Mopping Robots
The iRobot Bravaa jet m6 will Automatically Mop Floors After Vacuuming
Educational Autonomous Vehicle Toys
The 'Zumi' Self-Driving Car Kit Teaches the Essentials
Transforming Pro-Grade Drones
This Modular UAV from Quantum Systems is Durably Designed
Forest Fire-Detecting Drones
The Conceptual 'Feuxzy' Drone Uses Sonic Waves to Extinguish Flames
Rugged Dual-Terrain Drones
The 'X-TANKCOPTER' All-Terrain Drone Works in the Skies and on Land
Disguised Sports Equipment Drones
The Zcadoo Basketball Quadcopter Drone Transforms in Seconds
Nimble Pro-Grade Racing Drones
The GEPRC Cygnet 2 FPV Racing Drone Has an Agile Design
Heat-Sensing Enterprise Drones
The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Drone Has a Dual-Camera System
eCommerce Reselling Services
'Amazon After' Lets Consumers Easily Sell Products After Use
Construction Site-Monitoring Drones
The Conceptual 'SiteWasp' Drone Remotely Enhances Workflow
Pesticide-Spraying Drones
The 'Agro' Drone Can Spray Two Acres Of Crops On a Full Battery
Revolutionary Eco-Powered Airplanes
H55 Has Created Its First Electric Plane
Expandable Module Component Drones
The Conceptual 'Dash Drone' Can be Customized to Your Needs
Aftermarket Drone Delivery Solutions
The Zing Delivery System Works with DJI Drones
Adaptable Biomimicry Drones
The Carota Design Hornet Drone Draws Inspiration from Nature
Augmented Reality Cosmetic Apps
Users Can Try on Cosmetics in AR With Amazon Live Mode
Autonomous Aircraft Landings
German Researchers Successfully Landed a Self-Flying Plane
Mirrorless Cameras Lenses
Lomography’s New Lenses are Compatible With Sony, Nikon and Canon Models
Phone-Like Handheld Speakers
Tej Chauhan's 'Deuce' Smart Speaker Phone Links to Amazon Alexa
Slow Pizza Delivery Services
Sargento's Reserve Series Has Cheese That Takes 18 Months to Age
Multi-Level Farming Vehicles
The Valtra Vertical Farming Tractor Quickly Harvests Crops
Balloon-Powered Communications
Google Will Host a Trial for Its Project Loon
Building Evacuation Drones
The Conceptual 'NET GUARD' Drone Offers an Escape from Tall Buildings
5G Smart Cities
5G-Enabled Sprint Curiosity IoT Infrastructure is Coming to Greenville
Compact Flying Photographers
The Hover Camera Deluxe Features Drone-Like Qualities
Bio-Inspired Robotic Insects
The 'MetaFly' Offers A Truly Novel Drone Operation Experience
Lightweight Octa-Rotor Drones
The Freefly Alta 8 Pro Drone Carries Payloads Up to 20 Pounds
AI Agriculture Drones
The 'SeeTree' Drone Lets Farmers Keep Track of Tree Health and More
Voice-Activated AI TVs
LG's TVs with Artificial Intelligence Support Both Google Assistant & Alexa
Efficiency-Focused Jet Designs
KLM Airlines is Increasing Efficiency by Adding In-Wing Seating
Design-Conscious Security Cameras
The Momentum 'Robbi' Indoor Security Camera is Cost-Effective
Shapeshifting Small Space Drones
This Foldable Drone Unit Goes Where Others Can't for Exploration
Delivery Plane Expansions
Amazon's Amazon Air Fleet Will Add 15 New Airlines to its Existing Cargo