Personal Drones: an introduction

Personal Drone is a term used for a non-military drone. Drones have become affordable and have found some interesting entertainment and commercial applications. The technical name of drones is now Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). When flying, these drones are normally connected to ground bases, with usually a hand-held computer. Most of these drones are not autonomous and are operated by humans. Although still drones are primarily used for entertainment and photography but are finding new applications almost every day. Still, there are a lot of unanswered questions about drones but their popularity is increasing at a rapid pace. This is an introductory text for anyone who wants to get all the essential information about this technology in a simple and efficient manner. This ebook covers almost all major aspects of the drone technology, its applications, the emerging business opportunities, future drone jobs, drone regulations and current and future trends.