Inside the world of drones

"Drones go where humans fear or are unable to tread. This remains true for drones in the military and law enforcement sphere, but also for venues that could popularize drones: the entertainment and media sectors. This book covers the background of drone technology with detailed explorations of how drones may both revolutionize (and complicate) the fields of news gathering, film and television production, sports and special event broadcasts, photography, and much more. Readers will also benefit from the book's in-depth look at drones' implications for personal privacy, copyright, and other legal implications, such as the regulatory environment surrounding drone use itself"--Provided by the publisher.

Readers will be fascinated by the history of drones, their current usage in hot spots around the globe, and their possible future incarnations.

From securing borders, to active shooter situations, terrorism, emergency management, and security, this book explores the capabilities drones may provide.

This book guides readers through some of the endless possibilities available for the use drones in the classroom.

"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.

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