How Drones Will Impact Society

Examines the progress in drone technology looks at the science behind it, and discusses how it will shape our world in the future--

The integration of drones into society has attracted unprecedented attention throughout the world. The change, for aviation, has been described as being equally as big as the arrival of the jet engine. This book examines the issues that surround this change, for our society and the legal frameworks that preserve our way of life. Drones in Society takes the uninitiated on a journey to understand the history of drones, the present day and the potential future in order to demystify the media hype. Written in an accessible style, Drones in Society will appeal to a broad range of interested readerships, among them students, safety regulators, government employees, airspace regulators, insurance brokers and underwriters, risk managers, lawyers, privacy groups and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) industry generally. In a world first, this book is a light and interesting read; being both relatable and memorable while discussing complex matters of privacy, international law and the challenges ahead for us all.

This book explores the implications of drone warfare for the legitimacy of global order. The literature on drone warfare has evolved from studying the proliferation of drones, to measuring their effectiveness, to exploring their legal, moral, and ethical impacts. These "three waves" of scholarship do not, however, address the implications of drone warfare for global order. This book fills the gap by contributing to a "fourth wave" of literature concerned with the trade-offs imposed by drone warfare for global order. The book draws on the "English School" of International Relations Theory, which is premised on the existence of a society of states bounded by common norms, values, and institutions, to argue that drone warfare imposes contradictions on the structural and normative pillars of global order. These consist of the structure of international society and diffusion of military capabilities, as well as the sovereign equality of states and laws of armed conflict. The book presents a typology of contradictions imposed by drone warfare within and across these axes that threaten the legitimacy of global order. This framework also suggests a confounding consequence of drone warfare that scholars have not hitherto explored rigorously: drone warfare can sometimes strengthen global order. The volume concludes by proposing a research agenda to reconcile the complex and often counter-intuitive impacts of drone warfare for global order. This book will be of considerable interest to students of security studies, global governance, and International Relations.

How small-scale drones, satellites, kites, and balloons are used by social movements for the greater good. Drones are famous for doing bad things: weaponized, they implement remote-control war; used for surveillance, they threaten civil liberties and violate privacy. In The Good Drone, Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick examines a different range of uses: the deployment of drones for the greater good. Choi-Fitzpatrick analyzes the way small-scale drones--as well as satellites, kites, and balloons--are used for a great many things, including documenting human rights abuses, estimating demonstration crowd size, supporting anti-poaching advocacy, and advancing climate change research. In fact, he finds, small drones are used disproportionately for good; nonviolent prosocial uses predominate.

Given the popularity of drones and the fact that they are easy and cheap to buy, it is generally expected that the ubiquity of drones will significantly increase within the next few years. This raises questions as to what is technologically feasible (now and in the future), what is acceptable from an ethical point of view and what is allowed from a legal point of view. Drone technology is to some extent already available and to some extent still in development. The aim and scope of this book is to map the opportunities and threats associated with the use of drones and to discuss the ethical and legal issues of the use of drones. This book provides an overview of current drone technologies and applications and of what to expect in the next few years. The question of how to regulate the use of drones in the future is addressed, by considering conditions and contents of future drone legislation and by analyzing issues surrounding privacy and safeguards that can be taken. As such, this book is valuable to scholars in several disciplines, such as law, ethics, sociology, politics and public administration, as well as to practitioners and others who may be confronted with the use of drones in their work, such as professionals working in the military, law enforcement, disaster management and infrastructure management. Individuals and businesses with a specific interest in drone use may also find in the nineteen contributions contained in this volume unexpected perspectives on this new field of research and innovation. Bart Custers is Associate Professor and Head of Research at eLaw, the Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, The Netherlands. He has presented his work at international conferences in the United States, China, Japan, the Middle East and throughout Europe and has published over 80 scientific, professional and popularizing publications, including three books.

"Rise of Drones: Drone Technology and Innovations" is a comprehensive book that delves into the world of drones, exploring their technological advancements and the impact they have had on various industries and society as a whole. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of drone technology, from their humble beginnings as recreational gadgets to their emergence as powerful tools with diverse applications. The book covers a wide range of topics related to drones, including aerial surveying and mapping, construction and infrastructure inspection, agriculture and crop monitoring, package delivery and logistics, as well as the legal, ethical, and safety considerations surrounding their use. Each chapter explores the practical applications of drones, their benefits, challenges, and the implications they have for different sectors. With a focus on technological advancements, the book explores miniaturization, improved battery life, sensor innovations, autonomous flight, artificial intelligence, hybrid drone designs, and environmental sustainability. It examines the future possibilities and speculations for drones, such as urban air mobility, drone swarms, AI advancements, and green drone technologies. Written in a clear and accessible manner, "Rise of Drones" combines technical knowledge with real-world examples and case studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of drone technology. It aims to educate readers about the potential of drones, their impact on industries, society, and daily life, and the ethical considerations that come with their use. Whether you are a drone enthusiast, industry professional, or simply curious about the advancements in unmanned aerial vehicles, "Rise of Drones: Drone Technology and Innovations" offers valuable insights into the world of drones, their capabilities, and their future potential.

Combat drones are transforming attitudes about the use of military force. Military casualties and the costs of conflict sap public support for war and for political and military leaders. Combat drones offer an unprecedented ability to reduce these costs by increasing accuracy, reducing the risks to civilians, and protecting military personnel from harm. These advantages should make drone strikes more popular than operations involving ground troops. Yet many critics believe drone warfare will make political leaders too willing to authorize wars, weakening constraints on the use of force. Because combat drones are relatively new, these arguments have been based on anecdotes, a handful of public opinion polls, or theoretical speculation. Drones and Support for the Use of Force uses experimental research to analyze the effects of combat drones on Americans’ support for the use of force. The authors’ findings—that drones have had important but nuanced effects on support for the use of force—have implications for democratic control of military action and civil-military relations and provide insight into how the proliferation of military technologies influences foreign policy.

In recent years, drones have been integrated with the Internet of Things to offer a variety of exciting new applications. Here is a detailed exploration of adapting and implementing Internet of Drones technologies in real-world applications, emphasizing solutions to architectural challenges and providing a clear overview of standardization and regulation, implementation plans, and privacy concerns. The book discusses the architectures and protocols for drone communications, implementing and deploying of 5G-drone setups, security issues, deep learning techniques applied on real-time footage, and more. It also explores some of the varied applications, such as for monitoring and analysis of troposphere pollutants, providing services and communications in smart cities (such as for weather forecasting, communications, transport, safety and protection), for disaster relief management, for agricultural crop monitoring, and more.