From flying spies the size of a CD player to fully armed pilotless
jets that roam halfway around the world, NOVA offers the fascinating
past and revolutionary future of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Discover how such advanced military weapons as the Lightning Bug,
Pioneer, Predator and Global Hawk, a long-range jet programmed to fly
itself from takeoff to landing, are changing America’s battle plans.
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"A solid, engaging title sure to appeal to a wide variety of interests . . . this is recommended. - Video Librarian
"This informative and insightful production is interesting from military, historical, and scientific perspectives . . ." - School Library Journal
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