Drones: The Brilliant, the Bad and the Beautiful

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Against the backdrop of an increasingly dynamic world, driven by rapid digital innovation and technological advances, drones are becoming prolific within society. In this book, Andy Miah delivers a comprehensive analysis of the wide-reaching applications of drones, as well as a critical interrogation of the social, cultural and moral issues that they provoke. He asks: are drones indicative of a world in which humanity is rapidly losing control of technology? Or do drones simply reveal the next iteration in human-machine symbiosis? Delving into philosophical discussions about the implications of drone technology, this book also shines a light on the real-world applications, complications and innovative potential which might be posed by a world in which drones are commonplace in our daily lives. Title Page HalfTitle Page Copyright page Dedication Page CONTENTS PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1: Origins Drone Design A Systems Approach to Technology The Rapid Rise of Drones A Patent-Based History of Drone Innovation The Rise of Civilian Drone Manufacturers Outsider Designs Drone Expos and the Kickstarter Economy Kickstarter Consumer Electronics Show 2013–2019 Conclusion 2: Regulating Drones Drone Incident Reporting The UK and the USA Rules The Erosion of Skilled Piloting Unsighted Piloting Drones and Personal Privacy Drones for Damage The Global Picture Designing a Skyway Conclusion: What can we do with a Drone? 3: The Brilliant Drones for Leisure Drone Racing Conservation Drones Drones for Health Drone Journalism Conclusion 4: The Bad Drone Warfare Designing out Reality The Absence of Humanity Machines out of Control Drone Crimes and law Enforcement Conclusion: When is bad Good? 5: The Beautiful Bridging art, Science and Engineering Drones as Artistic Activism Drones as Critical Design Work Drone Performers Drone Choreographies Drones for Filmmaking Conclusion Conclusion: Drones for Good? Uncertain Futures Trusting the Machine Our Technological Culture A Sky Full of Drones? The Illusion of Control The Machine is Present References INDEX