Originally developed in the early 20th century for military purposes, unmanned aircraft, or drones, have come to be used for a variety of purposes. Readers will find out how drones work and what it takes to pilot them. They will also learn why the use of drones has become a controversial issue, how unmanned aircraft have been improved over time, and what today's engineering innovators are planning for the future of drone technology.
Non-fiction book from True Book series; 48 pages. Great information and pictures of drones. Kids will learn many uses for this new technology. I learned a lot myself. Excellent science resource. Highly recommended Gr. 4 and up.