Whether you refer to them as Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (again, UAV), Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV) or simply Drones, they are currently the subject of enormous attention and investment.

Arguably, some of the earliest operational UAVs were first used in World War II, with the more modern configuration emerging with the USAF in the Vietnam conflict.

From recon to loyal wingman to food delivery, it appears that UAVs will increasingly be an important part of our lives.