Why are drones important?

Why are drones important? We all know that drones in a wide variety of industries are proving to be useful devices. But so, along with any number of inventions that have arisen over the years, are calculators and hard hats.  The question is, what makes it so unique for drones? What sets this technology apart from what has happened before, and why should the drone industry be involved in continuing to innovate? There are plenty of other factors, apart from drones servicing leading industries, that mainly boil down to three things: saving lives, saving the world, and inspiring the next generation of scientists and technologists. Saving Lives Let's start with the most significant reason why drone technology is important, arguably: it saves lives.  Whether they carry medical supplies in rural Africa or lead the way during a mountain rescue for first responders, it is clear that drones have the potential to bring significant items from A to B and provide an eye in the sky when it i...