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Publisher
PBS Distribution
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.
Publisher
Brave New Foundation
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
The film investigates the impact that U.S. drone strikes have across the globe. The film reveals the realities of drone warfare, the violation of international law, the loss of life, and the far-reaching implications for the communities that live under drones.
Publisher
VPRO
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
They fly in swarms, deliver packages and can be as small as insects. Drones are much more than the weapons used by the US Army against terrorists. We see them fly more often and they pop up everywhere in our lives. In the USA, over one million drones were found as toys underneath the Christmas trees. Drones are not only getting smarter, they are also getting cheaper every day. So what happens when the airspace has suddenly become accessible to anyone:...
Series
Weapons of war volume 13
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
See how the simple drones of the 1920's evolved into some of the most advanced machines on the planet, such as the Mach-3 recon drone and armed UCAV's. Learn how early designers struggled with the technology needed to guide their drones, and how the latest drones are taking a full part in the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world.