Have you noticed how many drones are flying around these days? They come in all shapes and sizes.
At least some drones seem to be multi-tasking for higher purposes. They can fight fires, deliver packages, or even give you a Volo copter ride home.
Drones were weapons and camera-laden spycraft before more positive uses were developed. Drones are now being widely used by many countries to spy on their enemies.
The drone technology was initially developed for the Chinese military, to track targets and relay information from the air. Large drones were capable of advanced delivery of guided missiles that were originally developed by China.
Since the 1990s the United States, Great Britain, Russia, Iran, ISIS, Venezuela, Yemen’s Houthi rebels, China, and others have used drone strikes against enemies.
More recently, Russia and Ukraine have been fighting the largest drone war of all time. And hundreds of soldiers and civilians have died by drones.
The Star Wars Connection
Since the 1980s, AI in the form of a robot has been depicted in classic films such as “War Games,” Blade Runner,” “The Terminator,” “West World”, “I, Robot,” “Wall-E,” “The Matrix” and “Robocop.” Then of course there is Hal from “2001 Space Odyssey.” It’s a long list, and most robot films usually lead to the ultimate Halloween scenario.
