Technical Evolution and Platform Types
Technical Evolution
- Military drone origins
- Consumer quadcopters
- Commercial UAV growth
- Autonomous AI drones
Platform Types
- Multirotor – hovering and photography
- Fixed-wing – mapping and long range
- Hybrid VTOL – hover plus endurance
Drone Platform Comparison
| Type | Best Use | Advantage |
| Multirotor | Inspection | Stable hover |
| Fixed-wing | Surveying | Long flight time |
| Hybrid | Commercial missions | Versatile |
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