GUTTER CREDITSDrone
Originally developed for
military purposes in the 19th
century—its earliest incarnation
was a series of pilotless hot-air
balloons that the Austrians used
to bomb Venice—the modern
drone, or unmanned aerial vehicle,
has since become a mainstay of
contemporary warfare and has
been cleared for commercial use,
with the first license granted in- Now it has applications for
everything from filmmaking and
photography to home security and
package delivery.
“Because of its purpose and aerodynamic design,
it’s without a doubt here to stay. It will definitely
be marked as one of the most influential objects of
the 21st century.”
JAMES DE GIVENCHY, Taffin JewelryROBBREPORT.COM 137
KEVING NICHOLSON/ALAMYG2G_Oct_Feat_Icons.indd 137 8/30/19 5:28 PMDrone
Originally developed for
military purposes in the 19th
century—its earliest incarnation
was a series of pilotless hot-air
balloons that the Austrians used
to bomb Venice—the modern
drone, or unmanned aerial vehicle,
has since become a mainstay of
contemporary warfare and has
been cleared for commercial use,
with the first license granted in- Now it has applications for
everything from filmmaking and
photography to home security and
package delivery.
“Because of its purpose and aerodynamic design,
it’s without a doubt here to stay. It will definitely
be marked as one of the most influential objects of
the 21st century.”
JAMES DE GIVENCHY, Taffin JewelryROBBREPORT.COM 137
KEVING NICHOLSON/ALAMY