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UNINA9910155121703321 |
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Autore |
Bartsch Ronald I. C. <1954-, > |
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Drones in society : exploring the strange new world of unmanned aircraft / / Ron Bartsch, James Coyne and Katherine Gray |
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Abingdon, Oxon ; ; New York, N.Y. : , : Routledge, , 2017 |
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1-315-40965-8 |
1-315-40963-1 |
1-315-40964-X |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (153 pages) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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CoyneJames <1952-> |
GrayKatherine <1972-> |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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The rise of the drones - introduction -- From battlefield to backyard - development of unmanned aircraft -- Harnessing the beast - UAS regulation -- Global harmonization - ICAO -- The good, the bad and the ugly : UAS applications -- Eyes in the sky - invasion of privacy -- Big brother is watching - drone terrorism and security issues -- To err is human - human factors -- A case for the drones - case studies + technological developments -- Where no-on has gone before - the future with drones -- Keeping up with the drones' - how to get 'into' (be part of) the drone movement. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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, |
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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. |
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