Drones have become an essential part of U.S. national security strategy, but most Americans know little about how they are used, and we receive conflicting reports about their outcomes. In Drones and the Ethics of Targeted Killing, ethicist Kenneth R. Himes provides not only an overview of the role of drones in national security but also an exploration of the ethical implications of drone warfare from the impact on terrorist organizations and civilians...

"For manned aircraft, the presence of multi-sensory inputs is a given. Pilots of manned aircraft might not even be aware of the availability of several different types of sensory inputs occurring at the same time. However, it is likely that each type of input has a reinforcing effect on the others that allows for a rapid diagnosis and response of both normal and unusual events in the cockpit. The situation for the pilot of an Unmanned Aircraft System...

This book aims to further build capacity in the conservation community to use drones for conservation and inspire others to adapt emerging technologies for conservation. "Increasing numbers of ecologists and conservation biologists have begun to explore the use of drone technology to obtain accurate and up-to-date data on the distribution and density of species, as well as the threats to their habitats, in their ongoing attempts to conserve and monitor...

Build a Drone will not only teach you how to build your very own drone but also explain their history in the military and the impact they will have, and are starting to have, on our everyday lives.

"This comprehensive FAA Part 107 test prep and study guide for the Unmanned General Recurrent (UGR) exam enables you to get re-certified as a U.S. commercial drone pilot quickly and easily. This study guide contains the most relevant and important items you need to know to pass the recertification (UGR) exam quickly, and efficiently while maximizing your time as well as eliminating guesswork. In addition to the study guide, a practice UGR exam is...