Aerial warfare

Apocalypse Now, made in 1979, was a film about the 1954-1975 Vietnam War, along with the psychological effects and how it’s caused a social issue. This war of “aerial bombing and small guerilla skirmishes” was a very “unpopular war”, as Eric Foner says in Give Me Liberty: Fourth Edition. It is also known that this war was America’s longest war lasting a little over 20 years. As shown in the film, it was a brutal, gruesome, and unwinnable war that only one couldn’t imagine. It is quoted in the…

THE ETHICS OF DRONE WARFARE Introduction Recent developments in technology have made possible the creation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that are capable of operating at high altitudes for extended periods of time. These UAVs are capable of deploying precision guided weapons, and can be controlled remotely from the other side of the world. This means that American UAV pilots are able to kill with the push of a button from thousands of miles away. In addition to these advancements are…

Unmanned aerial vehicles, UAV, or drones as they are more commonly known, have become more popular means of eliminating targets as of late. Drones, basically robots, have completely changed modern war. These aircrafts can either be controlled remotely or can be programmed to fly automatically. Drones are more commonly used for military missions but have been dabbling in other areas such as search and rescue, weather monitoring, firefighting and even package delivery. Drones consist of four…

The problems of aerial photography can be solved by using LiDAR, a technology using laser scanners mounted onto aircraft. LiDAR works by generating a point cloud from the measurements provided by the laser which are plotted by a GPS to create accurate coordinates of each…

all over the world have fallen in love with this new technology and want to get their hands on it. From kids to adults to business owners, everyone wants to own a drone. While drones are not that difficult to buy, one has to keep in mind that these aerial vehicles do not come cheap. You will have to make a good deal of investment if you want to purchase a high quality drone. Therefore, it is important that you don't make a hasty decision when choosing a drone and that you take the time to find…

used it. We have used it against those who attacked us without warning at Pearl Harbor, against those who have starved and beaten and executed American prisoners of war, against those who have abandoned all pretense of obeying international laws of warfare. We have used it in order to shorten the agony of war, in order to save lives of thousands and thousands of young Americans.” (Truman, 212) Though this was decades ago, the people of the United States still find themselves today debating…

Currie. He strategically planned out our attack by using aerial photos of Vimy. He created a realistic mock up of Vimy in order to aid the soldiers in preparation. Unlike many other British commanders he planned out the attacks in order to prevent several casualties. It began on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917. We maneuvered to the front lines using the creeping barrage. On April 12,1917 we got close to the front lines and used explosive warfare to break through the German front lines. We lost…

Drones are often seen as a relatively new technology, with the sudden interest in their military and domestic use; however, that is not necessarily the case. Drones have been used since the 1950’s. Some new drones are used for good. For instance, Amazon.com, an online retailer, has recently announced and shown that they will be using drones as a method of shipment, which could lead to drastically shorter shipping times than standard US mail (Amazon). Drones, whether for military or commercial…

that benefits the public such as creating products to make our already leisurely lives more comfortable and entertaining, such inventions like anything can be adjusted to do harm; and this is where drones come into play. Technically called “unmanned aerial vehicles” (UAVs) drones are aircraft unassisted by pilots, encompassing everything from military vehicles to just plain use for recreation. Although having been in use for the past 50 years, recent concerns on Drones have made people question…

Introduction With the introduction of drone technology, businesses are quickly realizing the capabilities of this disruptive technology. Companies such as Amazon and North Shore Rescue, among others, are coming up with ways to implement this technology into their business models. Drones are creating a shift in the business world towards the use of airspace technology, as opposed to land vehicles. This new shift could change the very nature of many industries as jobs become obsolete, and other…