{"product_id":"drones-kaushik-kumar-9788743812395","title":"Drones: Journey from First to Fifth Generation and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are among the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, reshaping defense, industry, research, and everyday life. This comprehensive volume offers a global, interdisciplinary examination of drone technology, charting its progression from early radio-controlled aircraft to today's intelligent, autonomous systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross nine concise chapters, the book delivers a clear, step-by-step understanding of UAV evolution, core engineering principles, and real-world applications. It spans the full arc of the drone revolution--from manually controlled prototypes of the early 1900s to fifth-generation, AI-driven swarms that define modern aerospace innovation. Each chapter integrates historical context, technical foundations, and forward-looking insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA chronological overview of UAV generations and their defining capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAerodynamics, propulsion, control systems, and sensor integration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplications in defense, agriculture, logistics, environmental monitoring, and smart cities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvances in autonomy, artificial intelligence, swarm coordination, and quantum navigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal perspectives on policy, ethics, sustainability, and emerging research.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on contributions from leading international experts, this book serves as a valuable reference for engineering students, researchers, UAV designers, policymakers, and industry practitioners. Authoritative and forward-thinking, it captures not only how drones have transformed the skies, but how they continue to shape the future of mobility, security, and sustainable technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kaushik Kumar,Arzu Eren Şenaras,Chikesh Ranjan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8743812392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788743812395\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e River Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d","brand":"Kaushik Kumar","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49084127510783,"sku":"9788743812395","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/drones-kaushik-kumar-9788743812395","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}