Troy Pearce is the CEO of Pearce Systems, a private security firm that is the best in the world at drone technologies. A former CIA SOG operative, Pearce used his intelligence and combat skills to hunt down America's sworn enemies in the War on Terror. But after a decade of clandestine special ops, Pearce opted out. Too many of his friends had been sacrificed on the altar of political expediency. Now Pearce and his team choose which battles he will...

"A brutal conflict in Mali and an international race for rare elements sets the stage for Troy Pearce and his drone technology to rescue an old friend in this adrenaline-fueled series. Blue Warrior is set in the remote Sahara Desert, where a recently discovered deposit of strategically indispensable Rare Earth Elements (REEs) ignites an international rush to secure them. Standing in the way are the Tuaregs, the fierce tribe of warrior nomads of...

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 aircraft, or drones, including how they were invented and improved over time, what they are used for today, and why they have sometimes caused controversy. --Publisher

From tiny UGVs to the huge SolarEagle UAV developed in part by Boeing, readers are introduced to the fascinating science and history of drones in the military.

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An essential and page-turning narrative on the history of drone warfare. The author explores how it emerged, who make it happen, and the real consequences of targeted killing. --Proivded by publisher.

"In Washington, the Kill Committee gathers in the White House's Situation Room to pick the next targets for the United States drone program. At an airbase just outside Las Vegas, a team of pilots, military personnel and intelligence officers follow through on the committee's orders, finding the men who have been deemed a threat to national security and sentenced to death. On the other side of the world, in the mountains where the drones hunt their...

Drones can save lives in disasters. They fly over and photograph disaster-stricken areas so relief workers can find those who most need help. Drones can also be a farmer's best friend. They help farmers check on crops from the sky, saving them time, money, and a whole lot of work. Find out more fascinating facts about drones and flying robots - from who first invented them to how we'll use them in the future - in this fun look at cutting-edge technology!...