"The UAS Remote Pilot Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual to introduce basic UAS Remote Pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting UAVs. It provides information on transition to other UAVs and the operation of various UAV systems."--Back cover.

"Despite the high level of media attention, most military unmanned aircraft remain shrouded in secrecy, including one of the largest called Global Hawk. Rick Thomas, a retired senior-level Air Force officer and Global Hawk pilot introduces the largest operational unmanned reconnaissance aircraft in the world and reveals first-hand accounts of how this amazing unmanned aircraft came to be. He also takes you inside the Global Hawk control station to...

"Flying a drone for non-hobby operations requires a Remote Pilot Certificate. You must successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Knowledge Exam to earn a Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. This book is your key to success."--Back cover