drone aircraft

Presents essays and articles examining issues of surveillance, drones, and targeted killing by the U.S. military. Chapters discuss the United States' involvement in drone warfare, drones and border security, use of drones for domestic surveillance, and civilian drone use. Includes an index and list of relevant organizations.

Looks at how drone aircraft work.

Looks at the use of drones in the military and businesses, and explores some ways this cutting-edge technology is being used now.

Looks at drones, explaining what they are, the various types of drones out there, how they are used, and more.

"Introduces readers to the groundbreaking NASA mission studying one of nature's most awe-inspring storms... meet people on the cutting edge of meteorological field science... with photos, detailed maps and sidebars."--Dust jacket.

A look at how drones are used in commerce, including for shipping, on farms, in mines, and more.

Is it a bird, a plane, or maybe even a drone flying overhead? This amazing book tackles the history of drone technology and where future development will take these exciting aircraft. Known mostly for its use in the military as surveillance equipment or even in combat, these pilotless flying machines are now used all over the world by ordinary people who love remote controlled vehicles. Today, drones of all shapes and sizes can achieve amazing things, even if it's just taking photos or some video in someone's backyard. This book investigates the complicated role drone technology plays in our modern lives, and what future development will mean for our privacy and safety.

Readers will learn the science behind drones used by the police.

Readers will learn the science behind drones used by the military.

Examines how remote control planes work, and how the technology is used today. Features color photographs, accessible text, an activity, a glossary, further resources, and a timeline.