Can I AirDrop to random people?

Excuse me, I have a question about AirDrop. I'm wondering if it's possible to use AirDrop to send files to random people? I've heard about this feature, but I'm not entirely sure how it works. Does AirDrop allow for anonymous or random transfers, or is it limited to specific contacts or devices? Could you clarify this for me, please? I'm just trying to understand the capabilities and limitations of this function.