Bachelor thesis on the application and function of drones and their use in public spaces deals with closer research into the individual properties of the newly emerging technology of unmanned aircraft, or drones, and their use in the various sectors of the public domain. This thesis looks not only into the technological aspects, but the primary social nature of drones. Drones due to their affordability and wide range of applications come increasingly to the fore and replace the costly, complex and difficult hand held mechanisms. This thesis explores the possibilities, advantages, disadvantages and risks associated with the use of drones and the issues of their use in public places.