drone aircraft

"The first drones only appeared in the 1960s, but now they are flown by every branch of the military. Learn how drone pilots can locate and destroy targets on the other side of the world, and discover how the remarkable rise of military robots will change warfare for ever"--Provided by the publisher.

"In the public imagination, drones are tools of the military and law enforcement. However, there are many sectors in which government at all levels, local, state, and federal, has the potential to leverage drone technology. In this book, readers will be exposed to the history of drone use, as well as currently developing and theoretical future uses of drones ... from scientific surveys, to enforcing statutes and environmental regulations on public lands, to helping with traffic management, weather analysis, disaster response, and search and rescue"--Provided by publisher.

Get a crash course in military drones, which explains the science and technology behind one of today's most polarizing topics.

An introduction to drones, the parts of the remote-control aircraft, how it flys, and what it is used for.

Uncovers the science and technology behind civilian drones, the history of this technology, how it works, and how its used.

Provides information on recreational drones and the rules those flying them need to follow.

Describes what drones are, how they work, and the current applications of the technology.

Provides information about flying robots.

Explains how both aerial and underwater military drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they've completed.