Author(s): Katie Marsico
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 48
Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Language: English
Date Published: 2016-02-01
Dimensions: 188 x 213 x 8mm
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Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

Originally developed in the early 20th century for military purposes, unmanned aircraft, or drones, have come to be used for a variety of purposes. Readers will find out how drones work and what it takes to pilot them. They will also learn why the use of drones has become a controversial issue, how unmanned aircraft have been improved over time, and what today's engineering innovators are planning for the future of drone technology.