It’s neither a bird, nor a plane. Yet, it’s about to give Superman some serious competition - and not just for attention.
We’ve seen it buzzing overhead, smiled at excited kids pushing buttons maneuvering it, and feigned polite interest when enthusiasts gush about these new race horses. The fun aspect of drones, however, is just a footnote in a much bigger and way more fascinating story.
Officially known as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), this flying marvel of technology is willing to take on more and more responsibilities.
So far, drones have delivered coffee, food and medicines in Australia, waited on tables in Singapore, transported people in China, tracked sharks in Australian waters and even herded sheep in Ireland.
What’s more, they’re showing immense promise in disaster management, even for insurers.