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Author : John Hakala
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 40,1 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Drone aircraft
ISBN : 9781682824948
Examines the progress in drone technology looks at the science behind it, and discusses how it will shape our world in the future--
Author : Ron Bartsch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 24,56 MB
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1315409631
The integration of drones into society has attracted unprecedented attention throughout the world. The change, for aviation, has been described as being equally as big as the arrival of the jet engine. This book examines the issues that surround this change, for our society and the legal frameworks that preserve our way of life. Drones in Society takes the uninitiated on a journey to understand the history of drones, the present day and the potential future in order to demystify the media hype. Written in an accessible style, Drones in Society will appeal to a broad range of interested readerships, among them students, safety regulators, government employees, airspace regulators, insurance brokers and underwriters, risk managers, lawyers, privacy groups and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) industry generally. In a world first, this book is a light and interesting read; being both relatable and memorable while discussing complex matters of privacy, international law and the challenges ahead for us all.
Author : Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 44,37 MB
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0262358468
How small-scale drones, satellites, kites, and balloons are used by social movements for the greater good. Drones are famous for doing bad things: weaponized, they implement remote-control war; used for surveillance, they threaten civil liberties and violate privacy. In The Good Drone, Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick examines a different range of uses: the deployment of drones for the greater good. Choi-Fitzpatrick analyzes the way small-scale drones--as well as satellites, kites, and balloons--are used for a great many things, including documenting human rights abuses, estimating demonstration crowd size, supporting anti-poaching advocacy, and advancing climate change research. In fact, he finds, small drones are used disproportionately for good; nonviolent prosocial uses predominate.
Author : Michael J. Boyle
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 38,65 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 019063586X
"What impact will drone technology have on the patterns of war and peace in the next century? Will drones produce a more peaceful world because they reduce risk to pilots, or will the prospect of clean, remote warfare lead governments to engage in more conflicts? Will drones begin to replace humans on the battlefield or will they empower soldiers and peacekeepers to act more precisely and humanely in crisis zones? How will terrorist organizations turn this technology back on the governments that fight them? How will drones change surveillance at war - and at home? As drones come into the hands of new actors - foreign governments, law enforcement, terrorist organizations, humanitarian organizations and even UN peacekeepers, it is even more important to understand what kind of world they might produce. This book explores how the unique features of drone technology alter the strategic choices of governments and non-state actors alike by transforming their risk calculations and expanding their goals on and off the battlefield. By changing what these actors are willing and capable of doing, drones are quietly altering the dynamics of wars, humanitarian crises and peacekeeping missions while generating new risks to security and to privacy. An essential guide to a potentially disruptive force in modern world politics, The Drone Age argues that the mastery of drone technology will become central to the ways that governments and non-state actors seek power and influence in the coming decades."--
Author : Paul Lushenko
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 25,63 MB
Release : 2021-12-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1000528804
This book explores the implications of drone warfare for the legitimacy of global order. The literature on drone warfare has evolved from studying the proliferation of drones, to measuring their effectiveness, to exploring their legal, moral, and ethical impacts. These "three waves" of scholarship do not, however, address the implications of drone warfare for global order. This book fills the gap by contributing to a "fourth wave" of literature concerned with the trade-offs imposed by drone warfare for global order. The book draws on the "English School" of International Relations Theory, which is premised on the existence of a society of states bounded by common norms, values, and institutions, to argue that drone warfare imposes contradictions on the structural and normative pillars of global order. These consist of the structure of international society and diffusion of military capabilities, as well as the sovereign equality of states and laws of armed conflict. The book presents a typology of contradictions imposed by drone warfare within and across these axes that threaten the legitimacy of global order. This framework also suggests a confounding consequence of drone warfare that scholars have not hitherto explored rigorously: drone warfare can sometimes strengthen global order. The volume concludes by proposing a research agenda to reconcile the complex and often counter-intuitive impacts of drone warfare for global order. This book will be of considerable interest to students of security studies, global governance, and International Relations.
Author : Bart Custers
Publisher : Springer
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 44,1 MB
Release : 2016-10-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9462651329
Given the popularity of drones and the fact that they are easy and cheap to buy, it is generally expected that the ubiquity of drones will significantly increase within the next few years. This raises questions as to what is technologically feasible (now and in the future), what is acceptable from an ethical point of view and what is allowed from a legal point of view. Drone technology is to some extent already available and to some extent still in development. The aim and scope of this book is to map the opportunities and threats associated with the use of drones and to discuss the ethical and legal issues of the use of drones. This book provides an overview of current drone technologies and applications and of what to expect in the next few years. The question of how to regulate the use of drones in the future is addressed, by considering conditions and contents of future drone legislation and by analyzing issues surrounding privacy and safeguards that can be taken. As such, this book is valuable to scholars in several disciplines, such as law, ethics, sociology, politics and public administration, as well as to practitioners and others who may be confronted with the use of drones in their work, such as professionals working in the military, law enforcement, disaster management and infrastructure management. Individuals and businesses with a specific interest in drone use may also find in the nineteen contributions contained in this volume unexpected perspectives on this new field of research and innovation. Bart Custers is Associate Professor and Head of Research at eLaw, the Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, The Netherlands. He has presented his work at international conferences in the United States, China, Japan, the Middle East and throughout Europe and has published over 80 scientific, professional and popularizing publications, including three books.
Author : Serge A. Wich
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 32,42 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0198787618
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.
Author : Sarah Elizabeth Kreps
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 14,57 MB
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 0190235357
Drones quite possibly represent the most transformative military innovation since jet engines and atomic weaponry. Through satellite imaging and remote technology, countries such as the United States can destroy small targets halfway around the world with pinpoint accuracy. Now civilian industries are acquiring drones for everything from monitoring crops to delivering packages. Kreps explains how they and the systems associated with them work, how they are being used today, and what will become of the technology in the future.
Author : Arvin Anthony Araneta
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,27 MB
Release : 2021-08
Category :
ISBN :
"Rise of Drones: Drone Technology and Innovations" is a comprehensive book that delves into the world of drones, exploring their technological advancements and the impact they have had on various industries and society as a whole. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of drone technology, from their humble beginnings as recreational gadgets to their emergence as powerful tools with diverse applications. The book covers a wide range of topics related to drones, including aerial surveying and mapping, construction and infrastructure inspection, agriculture and crop monitoring, package delivery and logistics, as well as the legal, ethical, and safety considerations surrounding their use. Each chapter explores the practical applications of drones, their benefits, challenges, and the implications they have for different sectors. With a focus on technological advancements, the book explores miniaturization, improved battery life, sensor innovations, autonomous flight, artificial intelligence, hybrid drone designs, and environmental sustainability. It examines the future possibilities and speculations for drones, such as urban air mobility, drone swarms, AI advancements, and green drone technologies. Written in a clear and accessible manner, "Rise of Drones" combines technical knowledge with real-world examples and case studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of drone technology. It aims to educate readers about the potential of drones, their impact on industries, society, and daily life, and the ethical considerations that come with their use. Whether you are a drone enthusiast, industry professional, or simply curious about the advancements in unmanned aerial vehicles, "Rise of Drones: Drone Technology and Innovations" offers valuable insights into the world of drones, their capabilities, and their future potential.
Author : Ricardo Díaz-Delgado
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 17,80 MB
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 3039219804
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have already become an affordable and cost-efficient tool to quickly map a targeted area for many emerging applications in the arena of ecological monitoring and biodiversity conservation. Managers, owners, companies, and scientists are using professional drones equipped with high-resolution visible, multispectral, or thermal cameras to assess the state of ecosystems, the effect of disturbances, or the dynamics and changes within biological communities inter alia. We are now at a tipping point on the use of drones for these type of applications over natural areas. UAV missions are increasing but most of them are testing applicability. It is time now to move to frequent revisiting missions, aiding in the retrieval of important biophysical parameters in ecosystems or mapping species distributions. This Special Issue shows UAV applications contributing to a better understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem status, threats, changes, and trends. It documents the enhancement of knowledge in ecological integrity parameters mapping, long-term ecological monitoring based on drones, mapping of alien species spread and distribution, upscaling ecological variables from drone to satellite images: methods and approaches, rapid risk and disturbance assessment using drones, mapping albedo with UAVs, wildlife tracking, bird colony and chimpanzee nest mapping, habitat mapping and monitoring, and a review on drones for conservation in protected areas.