Drone Adventure


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Follow a dad as he teaches his kids how to fly drones safely. Flying drones can be exciting and a lot of fun, and even young kids can do it - as long as they know the fundamental drone safety rules, like keeping away from airports, cars, roads, and people, or not flying at night. That's why one dad decides to teach drone safety rules to his children, and the drone adventure begins! This book is perfect for: Young kids who love to fly drones Kids interested in new emerging technology Ideal for a bedtime story, the classroom or library A gift to a young kid who is interested in drones Parents who own drones and want to teach their kids drone rules Families who love to fly drones as a family activity Some of the features of the book: Easy to read rhyming children's book Easy to understand safety rules Introduces young kids to drone safety rules and regulations Beautiful hand-drawn colour illustrations Word search puzzle to help with keywords Link to the Drone Safety Song A little surprise on each illustrated page For kids aged 5 to 10 and an excellent resource for schools, teachers and parents. Drones flying, excited kids laughing, and the best family time ever! "Drone Adventure" is a simple but effective book to help kids understand basic drone safety rules. Written by Chris Mather and published by Bendigo Aerial, a commercial drone operator on a mission to share their passion with young kids.




Adventure and Society


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This undergraduate textbook provides a broad overview of the ways in which ‘adventurous practices’ influence, and are influenced by, the world around them. The concept of adventure is one that is too often tackled within subject silos of philosophy, education, tourism, or leisure. While much of the analysis is strong, there is little cross-pollination between disciplines. Adventure & Society pulls together the threads of these discourses into one coherent treatment of the term ‘adventure’ and the role that it plays in human social life of the 21st century. It explores how these practices can be considered more deeply through theoretical discourses of capitalism, identity construction, technology and social media, risk-taking, personal development, equalities, and sustainability. As such, the book speaks to a broad audience of undergraduate and postgraduate students across diverse subject areas, and aims to be an accessible starting point for deeper inquiry.




Drone Warrior


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"Drone Warrior is an all-too-real terror scenario cloaked in the guise of a novel. This tale has it all-a gripping story, characters you'll love or hate, high-tech gee-whizzery rendered in exquisite detail. Take a seat and hang on. You're in for a hell of a ride." Robert Gandt, award-winning author of "The Presdient's Pilot" and thirteen other military and aviation classics. Intelligence sources have uncovered a terrorist threat against the United States. Military downsizing has increased reliance on robotic warriors as force multipliers replacing the Man-In-The-Sand approach to war fighting. An epic battle fought exclusively by drones is just beyond the horizon. A countdown to attack has started with the United States FPCON level jumping abruptly to Charlie. The CIA, NSA, and NRO are scouring the earth for weapons of mass destruction. First term President John Parker insist on a business as usual appearance to the public while USSOC Admiral James Buzz Robbins has ordered Spec Ops Warriors to guard government officials and deploys high flying unmanned aerial vehicles to search and destroy the terrorist enemy. In the background Drone prodigy James Barlow unknowingly provides a solution to a frightening scenario. Sit down strap in and hang on for a literary roller coaster ride that could bring the United States to its knees.




The Drone Pursuit


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The Hardy Boys meets Alex Rider in this start to a brand-new series starring everyone’s favorite inventor—Tom Swift! When your dad funds the Swift Academy of Science and Technology, you’re bound to have a bunch of tech at your disposal. So no one bats an eye when Tom and his best friend, Noah, test their new virtual reality drone before class. At the academy, once class starts and the drone is parked, their brainiac friends then launch into farfetched discussions about the curriculum. And when they watch a documentary about the FBI’s most wanted hackers from the eighties, they quickly start speculating that the academy custodian is one of them. At first, Tom dismisses the idea as another one of his friends’ conspiracy theories. But using their new drone, he spies the custodian acting suspiciously around school. As Tom and his friends search for evidence that the custodian is the missing hacker, the signs become impossible to ignore when Tom gets threatening messages that warn him away from investigating. And when someone releases a virus in the school servers, all bets are off as the adjoining servers at tech giant Swift Enterprises come under fire. Can Tom and his friends uncover the true culprit before it’s too late?




Drones in Society


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Drone Chase


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Ray will need every ounce of his drone skills and outdoor smarts to recover his missing bear cub before poachers get to it first. When his orphan bear cub goes missing, sixteen-year-old drone enthusiast Ray McLellan decides to use his airborne spying skills to find it. Little does he know that an evil bear-poaching gang operating in the surrounding forest has drones, too — and a cold welcome for those who would attempt to take them down. As a New York City kid recently forced to move to the Great Bear Rainforest by his parents, Ray doesn’t have a lifetime of outdoor instincts or familiarity with the valley and its wildlife. That makes him very different from his grumpy grandfather, who — like his new school friends — berates his city-kid uselessness at every opportunity. Can Ray use his drones and smarts to prove himself, find his cub, and expose what’s going on in the woods?




The Future of Drone Use


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Given the popularity of drones and the fact that they are easy and cheap to buy, it is generally expected that the ubiquity of drones will significantly increase within the next few years. This raises questions as to what is technologically feasible (now and in the future), what is acceptable from an ethical point of view and what is allowed from a legal point of view. Drone technology is to some extent already available and to some extent still in development. The aim and scope of this book is to map the opportunities and threats associated with the use of drones and to discuss the ethical and legal issues of the use of drones. This book provides an overview of current drone technologies and applications and of what to expect in the next few years. The question of how to regulate the use of drones in the future is addressed, by considering conditions and contents of future drone legislation and by analyzing issues surrounding privacy and safeguards that can be taken. As such, this book is valuable to scholars in several disciplines, such as law, ethics, sociology, politics and public administration, as well as to practitioners and others who may be confronted with the use of drones in their work, such as professionals working in the military, law enforcement, disaster management and infrastructure management. Individuals and businesses with a specific interest in drone use may also find in the nineteen contributions contained in this volume unexpected perspectives on this new field of research and innovation. Bart Custers is Associate Professor and Head of Research at eLaw, the Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, The Netherlands. He has presented his work at international conferences in the United States, China, Japan, the Middle East and throughout Europe and has published over 80 scientific, professional and popularizing publications, including three books.




Drone


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With “an unforgettable cast of characters” (W.E.B. Griffin) and nonstop action, Mike Maden’s Drone kicks off an explosive thriller series exploring the hard realities of drone warfare. Troy Pearce is the CEO of Pearce Systems, a private security firm specializing in drone technologies. A former CIA SOG operative, Pearce used his intelligence and combat skills to hunt down America’s enemies—until he opted out, having seen too many friends sacrificed for political expediency. Now Pearce and his team choose which battles they will take on. Pearce is done with the United States government for good, until a pair of drug cartel hit men assault a group of American students on American soil. New U.S. president Margaret Myers secretly authorizes Pearce Systems to locate and destroy the killers wherever they are. Now Pearce and his team are in a showdown with the hidden powers behind the El Paso attack—unleashing a host of unexpected repercussions.




Build Your Own Raspberry Pi-Powered Drone


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**Discover the Thrill of DIY Drone Building with Raspberry Pi!** Unlock the sky and delve into the exhilarating world of drone technology with "Build Your Own Raspberry Pi-Powered Drone." This comprehensive eBook is your ultimate guide to creating a fully functional, customized drone using the versatile Raspberry Pi, suitable for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists. ### What You'll Learn **Getting Started** Embark on your drone-building journey by exploring the basics of Raspberry Pi and drone technology. Understand essential safety regulations to ensure your flying experience is secure and enjoyable. **Component Selection** Make informed decisions on choosing the right Raspberry Pi model, drone frame, motors, and power supplies. This section equips you with everything needed to lay a strong foundation for your drone. **Setting Up and Connecting** Step-by-step instructions guide you through installing the operating system, connecting essential peripherals, and configuring the network—laying the groundwork for a seamless build process. **Frame Assembly** Learn to assemble your drone frame, attach motors and propellers, and install the power distribution board with clear, detailed instructions that make assembly a breeze. **Interfacing Components** Master the integration of ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers), power supplies, and sensors with your Raspberry Pi, ensuring all drone components communicate effectively. **Programming and Software** Dive into drone programming with Python and get hands-on experience with flight control scripts, testing, and debugging. Learn how to install and configure popular flight control systems like ArduPilot and ensure your drone is ready for takeoff. **Advanced Features** Expand your drone's capabilities with chapters on autonomous navigation, GPS integration, and aerial photography. These sections help you transform a basic build into an advanced flying machine. **Testing, Piloting, and Applications** From pre-flight checklists to mastering advanced flying techniques and exploring practical applications like environmental monitoring or DIY deliveries, this guide covers it all. **Maintenance and Community** Ensure your drone operates at peak performance with maintenance tips and upgrades. Engage with a community of enthusiasts, participate in competitions, and keep learning with valuable resources provided. **Legal and Ethical Considerations** Stay informed about drone laws, respect privacy and property, and understand the ethical implications of drone usage to be a responsible drone pilot. **Conclusion and Next Steps** Recap your journey, explore future trends in drone technology, and get inspired to continue experimenting and innovating. Take control of the skies and bring your drone dreams to life with "Build Your Own Raspberry Pi-Powered Drone." Your adventure in cutting-edge DIY drone building starts here!




The Moon Dragon (The Secrets of Droon #26)


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A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! There's no place like home! Eric and his friends have finally restored the Rainbow Stairs, but that was the easy part. Now Gethwing is loose in the Upper World, and the Moon Dragon is causing big trouble. Eric, Julie, and Neal have to protect their town, but they're up against mysterious creatures, strangely-behaving parents, and powerful magic. Can the kids stop Gethwing before he destroys the Upper World -- for good?