Billy Dickens discovers that his mysterious father lives in Montana, so this summer Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, and save his own father.

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.

"Learn all about unmanned aircrafts, or drones, including how they were invented and improved over time, what they are used for today, and why they have sometimes caused controversy"--

Col. Katherine Powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare.

"Drones have been in the news a lot over the last few years. From the flying unmanned aircraft used by the military to the quadcopters sold at toy stores and hobby shops, it's hard to deny that drones are everywhere. This volume examines the science behind modern drone technology and helps young readers understand these complex machines. Full-color photographs and diagrams provide context to STEM concepts, while fact boxes provide additional support...

Examines what it takes to be a drone pilot, including what are drone pilots, who benefits from them, and what aircrafts can be flown by drone.

Describes the Predator, an unmanned aerial vehicle used by the United States Air Force for surveillance and ground attacks, including its development, equipment, weapons, and future military use.

Explore a complex mechanical system where electronics and mechanical engineers work together as a cross-functional team. Using a working example, this book is a practical "how to" guide to designing a drone system. As system design becomes more and more complicated, systematic, and organized, there is an increasingly large gap in how system design happens in the industry versus what is taught in academia. While the system design basics and fundamentals...

Space robot engineers design and build robots to do jobs beyond Earth. These jobs may be too dull, dangerous, or dity for people. Find out more in Space Robot Engineers, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series. This series shows readers the different tools, skills, and responsibilities relating to some of the most exciting jobs around. --Back cover.