A single drone contain highly advanced surveillance systems, live-feed video cameras, infrared cameras, thermal sensors and radar, and various types of other equipment including global positioning systems (GPS), and precision munitions.

Drone surveillance enables surreptitiously gathering information about a target as captured from a distance or altitude. Drones? flight capabilities, small size and ability to withstand harsh environments mean they can often survey subjects that might not be accessible otherwise and can access a first-person view (FPV) that would normally be impossible for the photographer.

An agricultural drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle used in agriculture operations, mostly in yield optimization and in monitoring crop growth and crop production. Agricultural drones provide information on crop growth stages, crop health, and soil variations. Multi-spectral sensors are used on agricultural drones to image electromagnetic radiation beyond the visible spectrum, including near-infrared and short-wave infrared.