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kordless
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Drones and the rise of the high tech assassins
Can we seriously stop using 'drone' for both remote controlled multi-million dollar military grade weapons and quad-copter plastic toys that cost $20? It's fucking stupid.
Symbiote
on March 12, 2015
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We use 'plane' for all kinds, from toy to passenger to freight to fighter. Perhaps 'fighter drone' or 'armed drone' would be better.
sosborn
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Drone also implies autonomy.
yardie
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The word 'drone' has existed far longer than the $20 toy. As far back as the 60s when the military was using them for target practice.
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