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Odysseys in Technology invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the development of key technological innovations like never before.

Despite complaints from fellow Drone Academy member Parker, Howard To, sixteen, uses his drone to try to stop the stalker using a similar device to spy on Howard's idol, a famous actress.

Not long ago, drones were considered futuristic, and few people had an opportunity to play with one. Most were reserved for professional purposes, but that's all changed! Today, anyone can buy and fly a drone right in their own backyard. Drones come in all shapes and sizes. Some drones cost hundreds of dollars, but others are much more affordable for the casual drone hobbyist. Readers will learn how drones fly and all the ways the average person can have fun playing with them. Photographs of hobby drones, as well as kids and adults using them, will excite and inspire young readers.

"Drones are becoming more and more common every day. While flying drones can be fun, many law enforcement agencies and militaries around the world use drones for important and dangerous missions. This book explores the different kinds of drones used by the police and military, as well as the different kinds of missions they perform."--.

"Drones are devices that can fly without a pilot onboard. These machines can take pictures and videos, survey or fertilize crops, and participate in drone racing. As drone technology continues to improve, these devices will continue to impact our lives in new and innovative ways"--Publisher.

"An in-depth survey of drones, examining the past, present, and future of the technological developments, scientific principles, and innovators behind unmanned aerial vehicles"--Provided by publisher.

"Drones are becoming more common every day. While flying drones can be fun, many law enforcement agencies and militaries around the world use drones for important and dangerous missions. This book explores the different kinds of drones used by the police and military, as well as the different kinds of missions they perform. Sidebars, graphic organizers, and full-color photographs support grade-appropriate text that will appeal to developing and independent readers alike"--Provided by the publisher.

"A boy has lost his bot! It's going up, up! Who will save the day? A man with a broom? A lady with a hairdo? A hungry plant? And--hey!--who's eating all those bananas? Stop! Bot!"--Provided by publisher.

"This nonfiction title provides young learners with an introductory look at drones. Content includes the history of drones, the technology behind them, and how they are used in a military context. Backmatter contains a diagram, an index, and further reading"--Provided by publisher.

Tom Swift and his friends at the Swift Academy work together to retrieve a drone that was taken by the custodian, Mr. Conway, who they believe is a notorious hacker.