Swarm Troopers by David Hambling
Small unmanned aircraft are already transforming warfare, with hand-launched scouts like the Raven and lethal tactical drones like Switchblade already in use by US forces. A bigger revolution is on the way, as swarming software allows a single operator to control large numbers of drones, and smartphone technology means they can be built for $1,000 each -- by anybody, not just governments. This book looks at the history of drone warfare, the rise of big drones like the Predator and how they are being eclipsed by smaller unmanned aircraft. And how the future is being shaped by smartphone technology, swarm software, miniaturised munitions and energy-harvesting that allows small drones to fly forever. It also looks at why current air defence cannot stop the swarms, and what drone swarms will mean for the balance of power and future wars. This is the world of Swarm TroopersDavid Hambling is a South London-based technology journalist and author. He contributes to publications such as The Economist, New Scientist, WIRED, Aviation Week, Popular Mechanics, and Popular Science. Weapons Grade, his first book, explored the surprising military roots of modern technology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781942761747 |
| ISBN 10 | 1942761740 |
| Title | Swarm Troopers |
| Author | David Hambling |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Archangel Ink |
| Year published | 2015-12-16 |
| Number of pages | 322 |
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