Drone Pilots

Learn what it takes to become a drone pilot in the U.S. military.

This e-book contains: Introduction to drones Getting started with drones Drone safety guidelines Basic drone flying techniques Advanced drone flying techniques Troubleshooting common drone issues Maintenance and upkeep of your drone Tips for becoming a skilled drone pilot Conclusion

This e-book contains: Introduction to drones Getting started with drones Drone safety guidelines Basic drone flying techniques Advanced drone flying techniques Troubleshooting common drone issues Maintenance and upkeep of your drone Tips for becoming a skilled drone pilot Conclusion

With the constant technological advance in the aeronautical industry, aircraft have evolved in speed, performance, designs and size. Since the beginning of time, unmanned flying machines, as they were called at the time, were not considered part of aviation. It was at the turn of the century, when the drone revolution arrived, and ICAO (international civil aviation organization) granted them the appointment of drones. Actually, drones are part of the aeronautical industry, and offer a constantly growing set of activities. From entertainment for all ages, to the most risky professional jobs. In this book, the reader will equip himself with all the tools to learn how to fly a drone in different everyday and professional situations. It will understand how it works, its components, its history, and all its areas of application. A permanent reference book for all active drone pilots and for all those aspiring to obtain their license for the first time. A unique material of its kind, developed by professional pilots.

The perfect companion for anyone buying (or thinking of buying) a drone, whether it's just for fun, to race against friends, or to give their to give their photography a whole new angle. The Drone Pilot's Handbook gives you the skills and techniques you need to fly and maintain your multicopter drone, tips for tuning it for maximum performance, and - importantly - a clear graphical guide to where the law will and won't allow you to fly. Meanwhile, spectacular aerial photography from around the world will inspire you to get airborne immediately! Occasional boxouts provide safety tips, handy ideas, and URLs, and flying instructions are presented with attractive original illustrations. This clean approach that makes a welcome contrast to ugly online forums, or the PDFs that drone manufacturers provide, and will have you up and away in no time.

All across America, people are learning to fly. Drones are taking to the skies to help in search-and-rescue, industry, journalism and hobbies. While drones look like toys, they are anything but. They require the discipline of a pilot and the legal support of a license. But how do you get approved to take the controls? John Deans has gone through the paces to get his Federal Aviation Administration license to fly drones, and his updated second edition will help you understand how you can get your drone wings. His step-by-step guide identifies the preparation and practice necessary to earn your license. So while there are thousands of drone pilots emerging in this exciting field of technology, photography and security, they're still required to undergo strict and exacting licensing procedures. John Deans provides a comprehensive legal guide to secure your license and safely operate a drone.

Drone Nation unveils an unexpected scenario where international drone warfare leads to a state of permanent war through increasing numbers of assassinations of the western world’s declared enemies. It provides historical context for the rise and acceptance of drone warfare and examines likely future impacts. The book discusses the broad political-economic forces at play in the United States. Topics include US strategic traditions, domestic political institutions, military-industrial complex, intra-military pressures, think tanks, media, and international law. The authors argue that social progress is not necessarily continuous. While there was widespread social and economic progress from the 1950s through 1970s in the United States, the country is now in a period of economic and political regression. The rise of drone warfare, and the domestic use of drones, is partly to blame. This gradual and important change signals a major departure from the traditional embrace of international law, military ethics, and domestic privacy.

The Drone Debate offers a thorough investigation of the where, why, how, and when of the U.S.’s use of UAVs. Beginning with a historical overview of the use of drones in warfare, it then addresses whether targeted killing operations are strategically wise, whether they are permissible under international law, and the related ethical issues. It also looks at the political factors behind the use of drones, including domestic and global attitudes toward their use and potential issues of proliferation and escalation. Finally, the use of drones by other countries, such as Israel and China, is examined. Each chapter features a case study that highlights particular incidents and patterns of operation in specific regions, including Yemen, Somalia, Pakistan, and Libya and strike types (signature strikes, personality strikes, etc.).