These Flying Robots Could Someday Clean Your House http://t.co/JqvzahAjOb

— Mashable (@mashable) August 27, 2013

Via Fast Company, The Association for Unmanned Vehicles shows us the possibilities for the future of drones.

Eye to Eye With the Future of Drones http://t.co/VjImvzOoo2

— Fast Company (@FastCompany) August 25, 2013

The Guardian points out another peaceful use.

RT @guardianscience: Peru's archaeologists turn to drones to help protect and explore ancient ruins http://t.co/GyaF1byr9E

— BBC Future (@BBC_Future) August 25, 2013

The Futurist shows how difficult it might be to get there.

FAA hampers Midwest journalism school drone classes: Program needs certificate to fly (takes months) http://t.co/jpDL1J0ygZ

— Steffen Konrath (@StKonrath) August 25, 2013

The Verge has posted about National Geographic's use of drones and robots in nature photography with a how-to video and some stunning stills. This video from microdrones is more fun.

I couldn't wait to read more about beer delivery by drone at the OppiKoppi Music Festival. I still can't believe news of this system took so long to reach me. The video doesn't emphasize the drones enough. On the other hand, it looks like the festival will really be fun.

I learned about OppiKoppi at Slate. They cover some of the same ground I've already visited, but before they're through they introduce a company called Matternet. They envision a considerably more practical and purposeful use—drone delivery of medications and small packages in roadless areas. Stick with the video—the drones don't make their appearance until the end, after the need and the possibility has been clearly established.

I love reading about peaceful uses of drones and seeing what ingenuity and vision can imagine.

A quadcopter on the loose on New York City. Shared by Fast Company.