This week, Tech Policy Institute Director Sarah Kreps and Executive Director James Patton Rogers published their latest book Drones: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press) which provides a comprehensive and updated look at the rapidly evolving world of drones. Covering the past, present, and future of military and civilian applications, this book explores how drones have transformed — and are transforming — industries and warfare.

This is the second edition of the volume (first published in 2014) and has been fully updated. It details advancements in drone technology over the last decade, analyzes how drone use in Ukraine and the Middle East is reshaping modern warfare, and covers recent additions to the drone family; including ground drones, maritime drones, FPV drones, quadcopters and fixed-wings, swarms, AI-infused drones, and terrorist drones.

Order the book here.