Overview

Although primitive unmanned TV-guided airplanes were used in combat during World War II, it is only recently that these machines have matured into the most significant new method of aerial combat since the beginning of contemporary warfare. The fact that onboard human pilots are no longer needed for these aircraft to carry out their deadly missions is fascinating for military enthusiasts and aviation historians alike. These remotely piloted vehicles are now re-writing the book on modern aerial surveillance and close air support. Delivering their lethal payloads with surgical precision, propeller-driven and jet-powered remotely piloted aircraft are guided by satellite, and flown by human operators located halfway around the world in air-conditioned trailers, isolated from the hostile combat environment of the aircraft themselves. While this book also covers the history and development of early-unmanned aerial vehicles, the focus is on all the latest impressive technology used in today's most modern remotely piloted combat aircraft.

Full Product Details

9781580071536

Table of Contents

Reviews

...this excellent book is one of the first really useful histories of the UAV, with a large portion devoted to programs that are now in development. -- (12/01/2010) It is a book that I have to say exceeded my initial expectations by quite a bit. It is interesting, timely and a book that I fully believe every aviation enthusiast should read. -- (09/01/2010) This is a fascinating book, which describes not just the aircraft but also the backup necessary to make these systems work. --Model Aircraft Monthly (12/01/2010)

It is a book that I have to say exceeded my initial expectations by quite a bit. It is interesting, timely and a book that I fully believe every aviation enthusiast should read. -Modeling Madness, reviewed by Scott Van Aken, September 2010-- (09/01/2010) Product mention.--FineScale Modeler (10/01/2010) Book review.--Internet Modeler (10/01/2010) This is a fascinating book, which describes not just the aircraft but also the backup necessary to make these systems work. -Model Aircraft Monthly, December 2010--Model Aircraft Monthly (12/01/2010) .. .this excellent book is one of the first really useful histories of the UAV, with a large portion devoted to programs that are now in development. -Scale Aviation Modeller, December 2010-- (12/01/2010) Book mention.--Book News (12/01/2010) Book mention.--Air & Space Magazine (01/01/2011)

It is a book that I have to say exceeded my initial expectations by quite a bit. It is interesting, timely and a book that I fully believe every aviation enthusiast should read. -Modeling Madness, reviewed by Scott Van Aken, September 2010-- (09/01/2010) Book review.--Internet Modeler (10/01/2010) Book mention.--Air & Space Magazine (01/01/2011) Product mention.--FineScale Modeler (10/01/2010) This is a fascinating book, which describes not just the aircraft but also the backup necessary to make these systems work. -Model Aircraft Monthly, December 2010--Model Aircraft Monthly (12/01/2010) .. .this excellent book is one of the first really useful histories of the UAV, with a large portion devoted to programs that are now in development. -Scale Aviation Modeller, December 2010-- (12/01/2010) Book mention.--Book News (12/01/2010)

Product mention.--FineScale Modeler (10/01/2010) Book review.--Internet Modeler (10/01/2010) This is a fascinating book, which describes not just the aircraft but also the backup necessary to make these systems work. -Model Aircraft Monthly, December 2010--Model Aircraft Monthly (12/01/2010) .. .this excellent book is one of the first really useful histories of the UAV, with a large portion devoted to programs that are now in development. -Scale Aviation Modeller, December 2010-- (12/01/2010) Book mention.--Air & Space Magazine (01/01/2011) It is a book that I have to say exceeded my initial expectations by quite a bit. It is interesting, timely and a book that I fully believe every aviation enthusiast should read. -Modeling Madness, reviewed by Scott Van Aken, September 2010-- (09/01/2010) Book mention.--Book News (12/01/2010)

Author Information

Bill Yenne has traveled far and wide to research his topics and to shoot the photographs that have appeared in his books. Yenne is the author of more than 75 non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, from history to popular culture to transportation.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available