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Sophisticated small drone close to plane (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

suave

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This could be a double definition.

'sophisticated small drone close' is the first definition.
'suave' can be an answer for 'sophisticated' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'small drone close' bit.

'plane' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for suave that I've seen before include "Smooth-tongued" , "Charming, confident" , "Smoothly sophisticated" , "Svelte" , "Smooth-mannered and sophisticated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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