Military Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)

Alexander Stilwell

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Amber Books Ltd
14 June 2023

History; Theory of warfare & military science; Special & elite forces; Military vehicles; Intelligent & automated transport system technology; Artificial intelligence

Over the last 20 years, the role of unmanned aircraft systems in modern warfare has grown at an unprecedented rate. No longer simply used for intelligence, data collection or reconnaissance, drones are routinely used for target acquisition and to strike enemy targets with missiles and bombs.

Organized by nationality, Military Drones offers a compact guide to the main unmanned aerial vehicles being flown in combat zones today. These include classics, such as the MQ-1 Predator, primarily used for intelligence gathering; the Black Hornet Nano, a micro UAV that is so small it can fit in the palm of your hand and is used by ground troops for local situational awareness; the Chinese tri-copter Scorpion, which is ideal for the stationary observation and strike role in a built-up area; and the French EADS Talarion, a twinjet long-endurance UAV designed for high-altitude surveillance.

Illustrated with more than 100 photographs and artworks, Military Drones provides a detailed insight into the specialist military unmanned aerial vehicles that play a key role in the modern battle space.

By: Alexander Stilwell
Imprint: Amber Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 176mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 550g
ISBN: 9781838862916
ISBN 10: 1838862919
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 14 June 2023
Recommended Age: From 14 to 99 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Alexander Stilwell is an experienced writer and editor who has worked for several leading publishers, primarily in the fields of military history, politics and international affairs. He has also worked for Jane’s Information Group and is the author of several books. He served for six years in the British Territorial Army.