This blog post takes a deep look at today's rising technology, autonomous drones, and the integration of artificial intelligence. It explains what autonomous drones are, their basic concepts, and why their integration with artificial intelligence is important. While questioning whether they are hype or reality through real application examples, a vision for the future is drawn with their areas of use and developing technologies. Drone safety, legal framework, and things to watch out for are discussed, and the future is evaluated in light of expectations and realities. Finally, tips and recommendations are provided on the steps to be taken for the future of autonomous drones. What are Autonomous Drones? Basic Concepts and Definitions Autonomous drones are drones that can perform pre-programmed tasks without human intervention or thanks to artificial intelligence algorithms...