Author(s): Kirsten W Larson
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 32
Publisher: Amicus Ink
Language: English
Date Published: 2018-02-06
Dimensions: 155 x 236 x 5mm
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Edition: Reprint
Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

Our world is filled with even more robots than we think! Readers can explore the various roles that robots have, from helping us in the hospital and at home to the competitions of robot builders. Take a sneak peek into the future of robotics in our world! A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Describes the technological 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.