Did you know that the roots of the modern drone date back to World War I? But it's only in the last two decades that drones have really found their place in a number of industries. Indeed, drones are now used for purposes so diverse they span filmmaking to search and rescue and even disaster management. As drone technology becomes more accessible, consumers may want the answer to "what can drones be used for?" before making the investment. This is why we've broken down the most popular uses