drone aircraft

"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.

Creative inventors have built hundreds and thousands of new small machines that help in every area of life. Inside, find out the latest on gadgets hard at work in every part of your life!.

Presents a brief profile of the military use of various unmanned aerial vehicles.

Drones have become extremely important tools for saving money and time and increasing safety for businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They are also a lot of fun. A career as a drone pilot is the perfect choice for those who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about the types of drones, the benefits and potential dangers of using drones, typical educational paths for drone pilots, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, and much more. Drone Pilot is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

Military drones have revolutionized warfare in the 21st century. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or U.A.V.s, allow the Air Force to monitor and neutralize targets remotely, keeping pilots and comrades in enemy territory safer in the process. Central to the U.S. counterterrorism campaign since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, models such as the Predator and Global Hawk have been used in Libya, Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen, among other areas in the Middle East and Africa purported to have terrorist activity. This cool book follows the development of U.S. drone policy, documenting the effects on U.S. forces, foreign relations, and the legal and ethical concerns of covert, remote airstrikes. Media literacy questions and terms challenge readers to further analyze the reporting styles and devices used to cover this uniquely modern issue.

"Take to the skies and become a skilled pilot, whatever your budget, with this complete guide to choosing and flying the right model for you "--Back cover.

Discusses the use of drone aircraft for military, government, commercial, and personal purposes. Includes teacher notes.

"Introduces readers to the uses of drones, the hardware and software that make drones possible, and the future of drone technology"--Provided by publisher.