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Annotated Bibliography

Barrie, Allison. “How Deadly Drone Swarms Will Help US Troops on the Frontline.” Fox News,
FOX News Network,
www.foxnews.com/tech/how-deadly-drone-swarms-will-help-us-troops-on-the-frontline​.
Accessed 12 Nov. 2018.

● Summary: This article highlights the many aspects of done swarms and the uses for them.
It also explores how it helps the military in war zones.
● Assess: The article is listed on the fox news website, written by one of their authors.
Barrie the author happens to be a defense specialist with an abundance of education to
back it up.
● Reflect: This article is linked to my topic by providing information about this specific
strategy during war times.

Benjamin, Medea. ​Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control​. Kindle Edition, Verso, 2013.

● Summary: The book is about the

● Assess: Benjamin is a political activist. Her book is too highlight the negative impacts of
the advancing of UAV technology and to argue their use. Some of the articles in her book
are titled, “A Sordid Love Affair with killer Drones” or “Morality Bites the Dust”.It is
biased against the use of military UAVs.
● Reflect: Her anti-drone views adds to my article by adding to the argument, as the
opposing views.

DHS Science and Technology Directorate Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems. DHS
Science and Technology Directorate Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems,
www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Counter UAS Factsheet.pdf. Accessed 11 Nov.
2018.

● Summary Fact Sheet about COuntering UAS, it outlines the resources and efforts
Homeland Security​ is making to get ahead of threats in a swift manner.
● Assess: The article has no listed article but it is from the government website supported
by the Department of Homeland Security. This article is also biased to support the use of
UAVs as it would play big factor in surveillance of many factors for this department.
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● Reflect: It is important to understand the various countermeasures that an opponent
would have to use to take down a UAV or avoid their surveillance. The importance of
keeping our technology ahead of these countermeasures.

“Drone Advisory Committee.” ​FAA Seal​, 13 Nov. 2018,

www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/dac/​.

● Summary: The drone advisory committee is involved first hand with the integration of
regulatory items for UAV use and works with the FAA.
● Assess: FAA is government site, no author is listed. It is endorsed by government
agencies. There is a bias in support of operating UAVs.
● Reflect: This site adds to my research by supporting what regulations are in place and
who is beside setting them. This helps add that the UAV usage is thought out and
watched so any safety concerns will be addressed.

“Drone Warfare.” ​The Bureau of Investigative Journalism​, The Bureau of Investigative

Journalism, ​www.thebureauinvestigates.com/projects/drone-war​.

● Summary: This page provides some statistical data based on the number of kills. They are
more ranges than exact numbers but it does give an idea of how many deaths there have
been.
● Assess: This is a biased site against the use of military drones. It is focused on the
negative numbers surrounding military UAV use.
● Reflect: Putting a number to the amount of deaths a support either side of my argument
research,

“Drones - ProCon.org.” ​Should the United States Continue Its Use of Drone Strikes Abroad?​,
drones.procon.org/.

● Summary:
● Assess:
● Reflect:

“FAA Restricts Drones Operating Near DOD and USCG Mobile Assets.” ​FAA Seal​, 26 Oct.
2018, www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=92108.​ Accessed 11 Nov. 2018.
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● Summary: Regulations set on UAV operation near the DOD and USCG areas could result
in loss of the UAV, by destruction, or seizure. There are also criminal charges that could
be enforced if the regulations and restrictions are not followed.
● Assess: FAA is government site, no author is listed. It is endorsed by government
agencies. There is a bias in support of operating UAVs.
● Reflect: This article has important information about how UAVs can impact local
military. Also what actions can be taken to avoid these negative impacts.

Florida Department Of Transportation. ​UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS).​

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)​, 2018,
file:///C:/Users/sydni/Downloads/UAS_Brochure_v39.pdf. ​ Accessed 11 Nov. 2018.

● Summary: This brochure contains safety and operating regulations for UASs. It is a quick
reference guide for all to know when and how it is safe to operate UAS.
● Assess: The brochure is available to anyone who picks it up. It supports the educated use
of UAVs. Facts about state and local regulations to safely navigate your UAV. No author
present but it is developed and distributed by the Florida Department of Transportation;
and it is endorsed by the FAA.
● Reflect: This brochure is great for new and experienced UAV operators. It gives easy
access to the regulations for quick reference if there is any questions. The easy read
factual information is easy to agree with.

“Focus Area Pathfinder Program.” ​FAA Seal​, 14 June 2016,

www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/focus_area_pathfinder/​.

● Summary: This outlines a program being researched for further use of UAVs outside of
the military.
● Assess: FAA is government site, no author is listed. It is endorsed by government
agencies. There is a bias in support of operating UAVs.
● Reflect: This will support some .of the uses for UAVs other than combat.

Gardner, Bob, and David C. Ison. ​The Complete Remote Pilot.​ Kindle Edition, Aviation Supplies
& Academics, Inc., 2018.

● Summary: The book outlines the process of become a remote pilot and the adventure that
it holds. It is filled with useful information and the necessary information for become a
licensed operator.
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● Assess: Bob Gardner is a veteran and Dr. Ison has been in aviation for more than thirty
years. They are biased in support of the use of UAVs, s they have been involved with
military and aviation.
● Reflect:The article helps to understand the process of becoming a new pilot and to
highlight how much it actually takes to legally operate these machines.

Margaritoff, Marco. “Drones in Law Enforcement: How, Where and When They're Used.” The
Drive, 13 Oct. 2017,
www.thedrive.com/aerial/15092/drones-in-law-enforcement-how-where-and-when-theyre-used.
Accessed 11 Nov. 2018.

● Summary: Review of many scenarios where UAS are beneficial in law enforcement
activity. Active shooters, search and rescue, general surveillance and much more.
● Assess: Author, Marco Margaritoff, frequently writes on various subjects, otherwise
mostly opinionated articles. Current articles has no citation. The article is biased in
support of using UAVs in police departments.
● Reflect: The benefits of using UAVs in police departments, while addressing some of the
concerns is also important. Our local police departments are important in the safety for
the safety of our people on a day to day basis. They are first in line if something happens
within the states (whether during war or not).

Miller, Beth. “Drones: Wave of the Future or Nuisance?” ​Drones: Wave of the Future or
Nuisance? -​ Washington University in St. Louis Engineering,
engineering.wustl.edu/our-school/leadership/offices/marketing-communications/magazine/Pages
/drones-wave-of-the-future-or-nuisance.aspx. Accessed 11 Nov. 2018

● Summary: Humberto gonzalez, PhD is assistant professor in the Department of Electrical

and systems Engineering. Discussing various studies of drones like, flying indoors. Being
able to autonomously fly drones in doors would be a huge benefit in the world of
technology. Also, some discussion of laws or ethics in drone use.
● Assess: The author notes various studies and information listed from multiple educated
individuals. Also it is listed on a university website, which should be credible.
● Reflect: The information is pretty useful. It gives a broad view of many aspects of the
technology that goes into the code that runs the drones. This is important to
understanding how the UAVs function. Understanding the technology and the control
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manufacturers have over the tech is important in deciding the benefits and negative of the
UAV use.

“Programs, Partnerships and Opportunities.” FAA Seal, 13 Oct. 2017,

www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/. Accessed 11 Nov. 2018.

● Summary: The FAA is hoping for full integration of UAS into daily lives, this article
outlines multiple programs that are current to move toward this happening.
● Assess: FAA is government site, it is geared toward giving factual information. Citations
are not listed. The cite is biased in support of UAV operation and proper regulations of
use.
● Reflect: Efficiently explaining the regulations that are being added allows the readers to
understand that UAVs are being monitored. They are not being flone “willy nilly” by
anyone who is able to purchase them.

“TRANSPORTATION.” Florida Department of Transportation,

www.fdot.gov/aviation/uas.shtm. ​ Accessed 11 Nov. 2018.

● Summary: FDOT is in cooperation with FAA to help regulate operation of UAVs. Using
brochures, apps and laws to help educate and regulate usage in a safe manner.
● Assess: Government affiliated website. Goal is to educate with factual information.
● Reflect: This article is linked to my topic as the regulations from the Florida Department
of Transportation help to keep UAV use safe and protect privacy.

“Types of Military Drones: The Best Technology Available Today.” ​My Drone Lab,​ 19 June
2017, mydronelab.com/blog/types-of-military-drones.html. Accessed 11 Nov. 2018

● Summary: This article goes over all the different classifications of drones, from the
smallest to the largest. In detail it reviews the capabilities of each classes and how the
uses are beneficial to the military.
● Reflect: This article is pro-drones. It is also non-biased. The author is factual giving more
facts that their personal opinion. The way the things are worded you can tell they do not
oppose advancement with drone technology.
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● Assess: The types of UAVs available are important as each one has a different
functionality. The uses of surveillance UAVs versus combat UAVs are on two different
sides of the spectrum.

“UAS Detection Initiative.” ​FAA Seal,​ 19 Sept. 2016,

www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/uas_detection_initiative/​.

● Summary: Information on the detection initiative which is working on research to expand

the UAV detection technology around other piloted aircraft.
● Assess: FAA is government site, no author is listed. It is endorsed by government
agencies. There is a bias in support of operating UAVs.
● Reflect: The detection initiative gives hope for more research that can change a lot of
what we do today. Faster and earlier detection of UAVs can be useful in defenses and
offensive maneuvers and or safety.

“Understanding Drones.” ​Friends Committee on National Legislation,​

www.fcnl.org/updates/understanding-drones-43. Accessed 11 Nov. 2018

● Summary: This article reviews the various cause and effects of drone usage in the
military. What could happen with long-term drone use in other countries? The general
facts about drones and some of the particular uses.
● Reflect: The author of this article did a good job touching on factual information, but also
gave their opinion. The author is against long-term use of drones for war.
● Assess: This article highlights the effects UAVs have on people when used for war. It
gives a clear view of some long term effects.

Walker, Jon. “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) - Comparing the USA, Israel, and China.”
TechEmergence, 1 Sept. 2017, ​www.techemergence.com/unmanned-aerial-vehicles-uavs/​.
Accessed 11 Nov. 2018.

● Summary: This article outlines the various technology that we are trying to advance adn
what countries we are “racing”. Current goal is unmanned self operating UAVs, which
China is closest to us with this technology.
● Assess: There is not much information about the author himself, The article has many
links and citations through out in support of the information given.
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● Reflect: This article contributes to what our goals are for the technology we discuss in the
article. It explains the different countries technology and their plans for it.