Drones have become a pervasive feature in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides have resorted to using drones for battlefield reconnaissance and to attack enemy targets. The same models used by photography enthusiasts and for drone racing can be used in a war for intelligence purposes. This technology has become a subject of diplomatic, military and economic policy wranglings, with the US putting in measures such as export controls to curtail the sale of advanced semiconductor chips used in military appliances like drones. Drones are essentially unmanned aircrafts or remotely piloted vehicles that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, allowing countries with less military capabilities to stretch limited forces.
