Drones are the futureOne of the newest and most controversial topics that have arisen over the last five to ten years is whether or not drones should be used as a means of warfare, surveillance and delivery. systems. The most common misconceptions usually lead to people's opposition to the use of drones; This is why it is important for people to know the facts about how and why they are used. Wartime capabilities will reduce casualties and enable more effective strikes. New delivery and monitoring systems in Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States will reduce costs and increase efficiency across the board. Drone rules and regulations may be difficult to enforce, but they will not be impossible to implement. The use of drones as weapons of war and as launch and surveillance systems should not be dismissed, as many people do not realize the true capabilities of drones and how they can be used to improve the world through effective airstrikes, faster delivery times and useful surveillance. .Some of the most common misconceptions about drones are due to lack of knowledge about what drones are. A drone is a remote-controlled, unmanned aircraft that can be used to survey an area, conduct stealth missions, and deliver supplies to hard-to-reach areas (Drone). Unmanned aircraft are also not, contrary to popular belief, simple machines that kill without even caring who is being shot at. They have proven to be effective surveillance units in areas that may be dangerous for manned aircraft, as well as potential for reliable delivery units (drones). With new delivery capabilities, the time taken to deliver packages over long distances could be reduced to a few hours...... middle of paper ...... be beneficial to the human race as entire. Works Cited Anderson, Kenneth. “The case of drones.” Comment. June 2013: 14. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. April 30, 2014. Bump, Philip. “Border Patrol wants to arm drones.” National Events.Web. May 5, 2014. “Drone.” Google defines. Internet. May 8, 2014. “Drones.” Problems and controversies. Facts On File News Services, January 23, 2012. Web. April 29, 2014. “Federal Aviation Administration.” Google.Web definitions. May 5, 2014. Flanagan, Tom. “The FAA is not backing down on regulating the commercial use of small drones.” Internet. May 5, 2014. Raptopoulos, Andreas. “No roads? There is a drone for that. Ted speaks. June 2013. May 7, 2014. “Seattle Police Department Draft Policy Regarding Drone Use.” Internet. May 2, 2014. Sleiman, Mirna. "Aerial ID card renewal: UAE to use drones for government services." » Internet. May 5 2014.