drone

Example Sentences

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"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

That contributed to an 83% drop in Iranian drone attacks over the first few days of the war, they said.

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

The military wanted a drone that could be built quickly and in large quantities, fly far, and be cheap enough not to break the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

We were forced deeper and deeper underwater, the devastating roaring receding into a dull, faraway drone.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda