Today's drones are lighter, have better software, longer lasting batteries and vastly improved camera technology.
Law enforcement agencies and border patrol are using them to keep tabs on suspected scofflaws. 3D Robotics makes a $500 drone that flies itself via GPS, scouring fields for information on crop conditions including water levels, pest infestations and other signs of trouble.
Currently, Anderson said farmers pay $1,000 an hour for aircraft flyovers.
There is also a growing market for smaller, simpler drones marketed to kids and adults for recreational use.
The Parrot AR Drone, has a range of about 160 feet, is controlled by a smart phone app, and can be bought at Toys R Us for $300. There have been up to $500,000 in sales so far.
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