Unmanned aerial vehicles

An aerial view of houses damaged by Saturday's earthquake is seen in Nuwakot, Nepal, May 1, 2015.

How drones are helping relief efforts in Nepal

Development

Global Medic, an aid agency based in Canada, is using drones — or UAVs — to help scope out remote areas in need of aid. And while they can’t deliver supplies just yet, the group says they’re still a vital way to get quick results when disasters hit.

Celeste Oliva starred in The Nora Theatre Company's production of "Grounded."

A playwright turns drones into drama

Arts
The drone operator.

You fly over foreign lands, maybe kill people, then drive home for dinner

Conflict

Civilian companies eye big potential for domestic drone use

Environment
The World

The Skies Could Fill With (small) Unmanned Aircraft

Global Politics
The World

Got Drones? The Problem With UAV Proliferation

A drones arms race has been going on quietly for years. Now that more countries can develop their own unmanned aerial vehicles, the stakes are getting higher.