1. Introduction2. The public knowledge and acceptance of drones3. The application of drones3.1. Military applications3.2. Civilian applications3.2.1. Monitoring, inspection, and data collection3.2.2. Logistics and drone operations3.2.2.1. Drone-truck combined operations (DTCO)3.2.3. Drone applications during the COVID-19 pandemic4. The market dynamics of drones for civilian use