In stark contrast to 15 years ago when they were associated mainly with high-end military equipment, drones have now become readily available must-have gadgets that we might find in our Christmas stocking. Most of these drones are used as flying toys, and their ability to be easily controlled and make users feel like a professional helicopter pilot is their main aim and appeal.
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