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    REBOOT

                        Answer the following questions:
                        1.  How did Unimate change industrial automation?

                        2.  What role do drones play in disaster management?
                        3.  Why are exploration robots important for space science?
                        4.  What are two everyday uses of social robots?
                        5.  Can underwater robots be useful in environmental protection? How?

                     Regulations for Drones
                     As drones become more widespread, ensuring their safe and responsible operation is paramount. Governments
                     worldwide, including India (e.g., through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation - DGCA), have implemented strict
                     regulations. These typically cover:
                     1.  Registration and Licensing: Drones (especially those above a certain weight) and their operators must be
                        registered and often require specific licenses or certifications to ensure accountability and knowledge of rules.
                     2.  No-Fly Zones: Restrictions on flying near airports, military installations, government buildings, and other
                        sensitive areas.
                     3.  Height and Visual Line of Sight Limits: Drones often have maximum altitude limits and must remain within the
                        operator’s visual line of sight to prevent collisions with manned aircraft or other hazards.
                     4.  Privacy Concerns: Regulations address the use of cameras on drones and data collection, protecting
                        individual privacy.
                     5.  Operation Protocols: Rules regarding night flying, flying over crowds, and specific permissions required for
                        commercial operations.
                     6.  Example (Indian Context): In India, the DGCA has a “Drone Rules 2021” framework that classifies drones into
                        different categories (nano, micro, small, medium, large), specifies licensing requirements for pilots (e.g., “Remote
                        Pilot Certificate”), defines “green, yellow, and red zones” for flight permissions, and mandates registration through
                        the “Digital Sky Platform.” This is crucial for managing the growing drone traffic, especially around populated areas
                        like Kota.

                                                         Humanoid Robots Are Becoming Everyday Reality
                                          Once pure science fiction, humanoid robots are steadily entering real-world settings.
                                         Companies like Agility Robotics are deploying humanoids in warehouses and factories,
                          BRAINY       while Tesla’s Optimus, part of a shift in business strategy, aims to contribute significantly to
                           FACT                          company value in manufacturing and home tasks.
                                         Meanwhile, Figure AI’s Helix robot performs logistics work with human-like speed and
                                          memory, with founder Brett Adcock predicting humanoids could soon be as common
                                                                           as people.

                     Applications in Aerial Photography, Agriculture, and Disaster Response

                     Drones are no longer just hobby toys; they are powerful tools transforming industries.
                     Aerial Photography and Videography

                        Role: Capturing stunning, dynamic images and videos from unique perspectives that were previously expensive or
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                        impossible to get (e.g., using helicopters).
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