The Reality of AI Drones: Are they Overhyped?

Drones, often referred to as ‘dull, dirty and dangerous’, are fast becoming crucial to militaries around the world as a force multiplier
owing to their ability to perform diverse tasks. The term ‘drones’ is often used interchangeably with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and they mostly refer to the same class of aerial devices which can be manually operated or pre-programmed.1 Military drones are generally employed for varied tasks including surveillance and high-resolution monitoring during conflicts or in a contested environment, but now they are also being used for delivering weapons.