Drones in Society
by Ron Bartsch, James Coyne, Katherine Gray
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 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, 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.
Hardcover
English
Brand New
Table of Contents
1. The rise of the drone: introduction2. From battlefield to backyard: development of unmanned aircraft3. Harnessing the beast: the development of UAS regulations4. Global harmonization: International Civil Aviation Organization5. The good, the bad and the ugly: UAS applications and technology6. Eyes in the sky: invasion of privacy7. Drone terrorism: the ascent of evil8. To err is human: human factors9. What's hot and happening with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems10. Where no one has gone before: the future with drones11. Keeping up with the drones's: how to get "into" (be part of) the drone movement
Review
"Each author is an expert in UASs. Lead author, Ron Bartsch, has worked in the aviation industry for more than 30 years and is a former director of the Australian Association of Unmanned Systems. This is reflected in the fascinating detail they provide about the technology's development and its end-use applications...A well written book, it provides an accurate account of the good, bad and ugly uses for UASs."Jon Lorimer, IOSH Magazine
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"Each author is an expert in UASs. Lead author, Ron Bartsch, has worked in the aviation industry for more than 30 years and is a former director of the Australian Association of Unmanned Systems. This is reflected in the fascinating detail they provide about the technology's development and its end-use applications...A well written book, it provides an accurate account of the good, bad and ugly uses for UASs." Jon Lorimer, IOSH Magazine
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