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A drone, also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV, is an uncrewed aircraft capable of being piloted remotely. Drones perform a wide range of jobs from military operations to delivering packages to your doorstep.

Natalie Cheung holding one of Intel Shooting Star drones used during the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.
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Astronomy
Behind the scenes
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Science
Society and Culture
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A drone, also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV, is an uncrewed aircraft capable of being piloted remotely. Drones perform a wide range of jobs from military operations to delivering packages to your doorstep.

Natalie Cheung holding one of Intel Shooting Star drones used during the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

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A Breath of Fresh Air The Secret History of Drones
Drones in the Desert AirSpace Season 8, Episode 6: These Are the Droids We’re Working With Delivery by Drone with Wing
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Pioneering Rotorcraft – From Autogiro to the Helicopter Presented Online Watch on demand
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My Path: Brandon Jones, Aerospace Engineer How does backpacking help you as an aerospace engineer? Find out in this edition of My Path. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66jVKXU47L0 Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, General aviation, People, Robotics, Science, Technology and Engineering

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 My Path: Engineer at Wing, Shirley Kozler Learn how Sally Ride inspired engineer Shirley Kozler who now works for Wing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be0niq2_Pfo Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aircraft, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, Women, Technology and Engineering, People

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 My Path: Inspired by a WASP, Alex Blake - Analysis & Test Engineer at Wing Learn how Alex Blake, an Analysis and Test Engineer at Wing was inspired by one of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII and went on to become an engineer at Wing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p89zfgatN0Q Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aircraft, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, General aviation, Human spaceflight, People, Robotics, Technology and Engineering, Women

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 My Path: Brandon Jones; Aerospace Engineer How does backpacking help you as an aerospace engineer? Find out in this edition of My Path. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66jVKXU47L0 Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, General aviation, People, Robotics, Science, Technology and Engineering

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 My Path: Engineer at Wing; Shirley Kozler Learn how Sally Ride inspired engineer Shirley Kozler who now works for Wing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be0niq2_Pfo Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aircraft, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, Women, Technology and Engineering, People

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 My Path: Inspired by a WASP; Alex Blake - Analysis & Test Engineer at Wing Learn how Alex Blake; an Analysis and Test Engineer at Wing was inspired by one of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII and went on to become an engineer at Wing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p89zfgatN0Q Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aircraft, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, General aviation, Human spaceflight, People, Robotics, Technology and Engineering, Women

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Learn more Predator: The Secret Origins of the Drone Revolution
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