Migratory Birds- Chapter 4- Flight (Part1)
There was just this droning sound that carried him along, dissolved him.
Walls: Reboot 11 - The Lock and Key
'the drones, are they under your control?' i wondered and started walking. 'not directly, no... but they are aware of the alarm and will investigate,' athena answered. the first drone descended to my level, then came to a sharp stop, just out of reach.
Starborne - Trial by Fire: Final Countdown
By the time i realize not all of the ... the indicators on the display are drone ... drone platforms, it ... it is almost too late. the ... proximity alarm? from far away, someone ... calls out to me ... "liam!
The Temeraire
Most of the ship's systems are automated and capable of self repair, when assisted by micro repair drones. fitted to the ship's weapon hardpoints are seven pairs of 425mm railguns and a single pair of heavy missile launchers.
Colonyship - Chapter 5 - Surveillance State
"replacement parts, drones, various weapons and tools. basically everything we would need to survive the journey and set up permanent settlements on our new home." catsh states casually as an answer to my question. weapons and drones?
Starlight Part 10
Stripes to which magnum programs into the drones with a nod.
Twilight Fading
Thousands of mindless drones moving in and out and up and down from their original hives of sleep and into the world of a corporate peon. it wasn't my style.
Chance Encounters: Middle School. 8th Grade.
The plastic controller in hand he stared, drone like at the screen in front of him pushing buttons. in nothing but a pair of old shorts the cat had his lower torso and legs hidden underneath his blankets.
Uplink
There was a difference between these living androids and the simulated personality drones most places chose to use.
Sci-Fi Game Demo
(it's not immediately stated but the biomechanical drones are the twisted and preserved remains of the deceased crew, who are also the source of the dna for the cloned crew, of which the player is a member.)
The Malefor Chronicles Chapter 3: Quest for the Truth
Suddenly the column exploded outwards and hit the drones. the drones were shattered by the dark energy and a second wave followed suit.
Welcome New Citizen! - Introduction to the Cityverse
The ds is made of policing units, medical/psychological specialists, and emergency management drones (these non-sentient drones can fight fires, deal with rubble, help find victims, or whatever else is needed).