Remotely controlled flying robots (6)

I believe the answer is:

drones

(Other definitions for drones that I've seen before include "Aircraft operated by remote control" , "Honeybees that mate with the queen" , "Male honey-bees" , "Male honey-bee or idle people" , "Male honey bees" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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