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2) Drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about unmanned aircrafts, or drones, including how they were invented and improved over time, what they are used for today, and why they have sometimes caused controversy"--
4) Drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"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,...
9) Drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Describes the history that led to today's drones and the what makes a drone a robot or simply a remote control plane. Explains their role today and possible future applications in the military, commercially, and for fun. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the drone tech field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career ... Introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities"--
Pub. Date
[2014], c2014
Language
English
Description
When a major storm threatens, we want to know where it will hit and how strong it will be. Current methods of flying planes into hurricanes to track storms are costly and can be dangerous. Now engineers are developing small, inexpensive drones that can fly through hurricanes to take necessary measurements.
12) Eyes in the Sky
Pub. Date
[2014], c2014
Language
English
Description
Scientists have historically relied on satellite and conventional aircraft to look at the earth's surface. But now, drone technology is giving them a closer and higher-resolution view of our ecosystem.
Pub. Date
[2014], c2013
Language
English
Description
The U.S. drone program has killed terrorists and weakened Al Qaeda. But critics of the drone program argue that the short-term gains do not outweigh the long-term consequences-among them, radicalization of countless numbers outraged over civilian deaths. Is the U.S. drone program helping in the fight against terrorism, or hurting it?
14) All about drones
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...it's... a drone! Explore how drones work, what they're used for, and their future.
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Nova reveals the amazing technologies that make drones so powerful. From cameras that can capture every detail of an entire city at a glance, to swarming robots that can make decisions on their own, to giant air frames that can stay aloft for days on end, drones are changing our relationship to war, surveillance and each other. Discover the cutting-edge technologies that are propelling us toward a new chapter in aviation history.
Pub. Date
[2014], c2013
Language
English
Description
Drones. These unmanned flying robots - some as large as jumbo jets, others as small as birds - do things straight out of science fiction that can both amaze - and horrify. Much of what it takes to get these robotic airplanes to fly, sense and kill has remained secret. But now, with unprecedented access to drone engineers (including a rare interview with the "Father of the Predator," Abe Karem) and those who fly them for the U.S. military, NOVA reveals...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"In the United States alone, ten million Americans live in hurricane danger zones. But how do hurricanes work? And how can we predict their strength? A daring team of NASA scientists want to find out--and are using a repurposed Global Hawk drone to conduct hurricane science like never before."--Provided by publisher.
19) Drone
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Drone pilot and family man Neil has spent his career conducting deadly, covert missions overseas all from the comfort of his suburban hometown. When an enigmatic, Pakistani businessman shows up at his home seeking revenge, Neil must confront the consequences of his actions.
20) Explore drones
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Drones are commonly used by the military, scientists, and more. Discover the beginning of drones, how and why people use drones today, and where the future of drones could be headed"--
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