Did you know the first successful drone strike occurred in 1944?
One of the longest-running missions that have continued throughout warfare is finding ways to reduce human involvement in conflicts. Today, drones have enabled this goal to become a reality. But while crewless aircraft seems like a modern tool, they have actually existed for almost as long as the aircraft itself. For most of human history, humans had to be directly involved in most combat situations as the technology required the precise guidance of an actual person. However, as technology advanced, man has been slowly getting further and further from the enemy. The sword had greater range than fists, and then the bow and arrow easily out-ranged the sword. Firearms, cannons, bombs, and missiles have continued this trend even further. Now, aircraft can be remotely controlled from the other side of the Earth in real-time. Distancing humans from combat has a number of benefits. Obviously, removing the human element reduces casualties, which is always a good thing. But, technology has now reached a point where the human is often the weakest link. Machines don't get tired, don't get sick, and carry out orders exactly as required. For these reasons, drones are terrifyingly efficient. The first drone strikes occurred during WWII.
Drone Wars Podcast Opens Studio in Del Ray
A new podcast and the company producing it are opening an office in Del Ray. Drone Wars and Allen Control Systems (ACS) signs went up outside 1901 Mt. Vernon Ave., at the corner of East Bellefonte Avenue over the weekend. The podcast started earlier this fall, hosted by Steve Simoni,...