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How Do Drones Fly? Drones depend on a number of parts working together in order to complete tasks under changing conditions. While gyroscopes and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities make it easier to remotely control drones, GPS and LiDAR technology instill drones with a strong sense of direction. It takes all of these pieces to create a functioning drone that has the capacity to scan its surroundings while enduring a  range of environments . VTOL Drones Many drones, typically multi-rotor drones , are considered Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) drones due to their ability to take off, fly, hover and land in a vertical position. GNSS for Drones Found in numerous types of drones, dual Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS and GLONASS drones are able to operate in both non-satellite and satellite modes, providing enhanced connectivity during operation. GNSS allows Return to Home safety technology to function on a drone and can be activated thr...

Types of Drones Drones come in a variety of types, each tailored to the unique demands of different industries. For instance, some people require lightweight drones to hold a camera for photography, while others need robust drones to transport heavy medical supplies. As a result,  companies produce drones  that come in four main types — single-rotor helicopter, multi-rotor, fixed-wing and fixed-wing hybrid VTOL. COMMON TYPES OF DRONES Single-Rotor Helicopter Drones Multi-Rotor Drones Fixed-Wing Drones Fixed-Wing Hybrid VTOL Drones Single-Rotor Helicopter Drones Single-rotor helicopters look exactly like tiny helicopters and can be gas or electric-powered. The single blade and ability to run on gas help its stability and fly for longer distances. These UAVs are usually used to transport heavier objects, including LiDAR systems, that can be used to survey land, research storms and map erosion caused by  global warming . Multi-Rotor Drones Multi...