PDF Illuminating Osiris: Egyptological Studies in Honor of Mark Smith (Material and Visual Culture of Ancient Egypt) by From Lockwood Press in History

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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 Troopers