The book examines principal arguments for and against the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance and 'targeted killing.' Addressing both sides of the argument with clear and cogent details, the book provides a thorough introduction to ongoing debate about the future of warfare and its ethical implications.
Rae covers the history, efficacy, legality, and ethics of drone warfare using a variety of sources and viewpoints to cover all the issues raised. Oriented toward academic readers. In other words, this isn't light reading. Highly recommended.