Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Robotic Air Warfare 1917–2007

Steven J. Zaloga (Author), Ian Palmer (Illustrator)

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English

Osprey
10 October 2008

History; Air forces & warfare; Military vehicles

Series: New Vanguard

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are the most dynamic field of aerospace technology, and have only emerged from the shadows recently, despite having been in use for decades. After some limited use in World War II, UAVs emerged as substitutes for manned reconnaissance aircraft in missions deemed too dangerous to risk an aircrew. This book examines the development of UAV technology and speculates on its future potential. Packed with rare, recently declassified photographs and detailed full-colour cutaways, this title goes on to investigate the deployment of UAVs, from early Israeli airforce use to their current role over Iraq and Afghanistan today.

By: Steven J. Zaloga (Author)
Illustrated by: Ian Palmer (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 212g
ISBN: 9781846032431
ISBN 10: 1846032431
Series: New Vanguard
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 10 October 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in history from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for over two decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defence Analyses, a federal think-tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and military history, with an accent on the US Army in World War II as well as Russia and the former Soviet Union. The author lives in Abingdon, Maryland.

Reviews for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Robotic Air Warfare 1917–2007

Author Zaloga along with some superb photographs and the illustrations of Ian Palmer, tells the story of these vehicles from their earliest inception to the current range of vehicles to those being developed for the future. A story that has really just begun and is as fascinating today as it was when first developed. A book I know you will find interesting and informative. Highly recommended along with all of Osprey's titles in this series. --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (October 2008) .. .offers a detailed survey of the design, development and history of warfare machinery through the ages. From the early development of the technology to how it has changed combat over the years, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles is an excellent addition to military libraries, as is any other series title from Osprey. --Midwest Book Review (January 2009)