dronify

verb

Etymology

From drone + -ify.

  1. inherited from *dʰreh₁n- — “bee, drone, hornet
  2. inherited from *drēniz
  3. inherited from *drānu
  4. inherited from drān
  5. inherited from drane
  6. formed as dronify — “drone + -ify

Definitions

  1. To turn something (such as an aircraft) into a drone by removing the crew and controlling…

    To turn something (such as an aircraft) into a drone by removing the crew and controlling it remotely.

  2. To convert a task, industry, or process so that it relies on the use of drones (unmanned…

    To convert a task, industry, or process so that it relies on the use of drones (unmanned aerial vehicles).

    • The race to automate and "dronify" weapons systems is accelerating with the progress made in robotics, mechatronics, optoelectronics and artificial intelligence.
  3. To cause someone or something to drone (speak or sound in a dull, monotonous manner).

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. To speak or sound in a dull, monotonous manner

      To speak or sound in a dull, monotonous manner; to drone.

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