Drones

by Simon Rose

Published 15 August 2014

Military Drones

by Matt Chandler

Published 1 January 2017
Military drones have been part of wars for more than 100 years. Today's military unmanned aerial vehicles are packed with sensors, high-quality cameras and even weapons. With each flight, members of the armed forces are kept safe away from war zones. Learn how both aerial and underwater drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they've completed.

Recreational Drones

by Matt Chandler

Published 1 January 2017
Helicopters and aeroplanes aren't the only aircraft taking off into the skies anymore. Thousands of recreational drones are launched every day. Whether owners make their own drones or buy them, recreational drone use shows no signs of slowing down. Learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.

What's that in the sky? Is it a big bird? No, it's a drone! Since the 1990s drone development and use worldwide has skyrocketed. Military drones can spy on and attack enemy targets. Hobbyists build recreational drones and farmers use drones to check their crops. Learn how drones work, the laws governing them and why these robots continue to fascinate us.