Drone History

The term "drone" is believed to have originated from the male bee due to similarities in movement and sound, and was first used in the 1930s for radio-controlled aircraft like the de Havilland Queen Bee, which was used for target practice.

The earliest known powered UAV was A. M. Low's "Aerial Target," which flew under remote control in March 1917.

Crazy that drone tech is this old!