Wanneer Barabas zijn labo laat verbouwen door een aannemer, beseft hij niet dat deze door Krimson wordt gecontroleerd. De eeuwige slechterik laat overal camera's en microfoons plaatsen om het doen en laten van de professor nauwgezet te volgen. Barabas werkt dan ook aan een gloednieuwe uitvinding: een afstandsbediening die werkt op breingolven. Hij bouwt droneversies van al zijn beroemde toestellen zoals de Gyronef, de Terranef en Vitamitje. Maar het oude Vitamitje is daarmee niet gediend en kiest de vrijheid. En Krimson zou Krimson niet zijn of hij misbruikt de uitvinding van Barabas. Jerom is zijn uitverkoren slachtoffer.
Military drones and space drones had evolved to become the new air force and space force. Highly advanced drones had taken over the skies and outer space, not only to fight wars, but they were also used for tasks such as security and traffic control over non-warring territories. Smart drones, equipped and embedded with the latest in artificial intelligence and battery technologies, were accorded prime importance in commercial, military, medical, and civilian applications. For military and drone buffs, including artificial intelligence savants, the year was 137 AOD, or Year 137 in the Age of Drones. It was 137 years after two historical milestones had altered the world, encompassing both the developed and the developing countries. The first historical milestone had been the worldwide propagation of DAPI, or Drone Application Programming Interface, which enabled both humans and drones to reliably communicate and seamlessly interact between them. DAPI was widely accepted and eventually became the global standard because of its open source DRONAL programming language, or short for: Direct Resonance Optical Neural Artificial Language. Another historical milestone had been the enactment and passage into law of The Drones Act by the United States Congress more than a century ago. The Drones Act was considered a landmark piece of legislation allowing drones embedded with cutting-edge machine learning and state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to engage in commercial activities, including leasing land and real properties, among others. A consortium composed of the private sector and the military establishment had put up several drone ports throughout the country decades ago. Each drone port had a research facility as an adjunct. The Drones Act likewise included a special digital currency, the Drone Crypto Coin, for sentient drones to use.
It’s domestic terrorism as you’ve never seen it before. An al-Qaeda cell uses cutting-edge drone technology to circumvent post-9/11 airport security measures. Within eight hours, two planes crash. The President faces an unthinkable decision: ground all planes—and the economy—or keep flying and risk more deaths. Based on real-life technology, Drone Games is a fascinating fictional account of terrorism’s future.
Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles, the sizes of which are as varied as their appearance and fields of application. They are used in numerous civilian areas - but above all are considered the most important war technology since the invention of the atomic bomb. Today's drones are the further development of unmanned balloons, remotely guided weapons, and model airplanes. Taking this historical starting point, the publication concerns itself with the use of drones and their hybrid function as toys, war technology, and an economic factor. As a technology that unifies absolute oppositions, its contradictory nature is demonstrated in all its facets: from a surveillance device to an instrument for resistance and protest, from an animated object in the animistic sense to their use in strategic warfare. The publication also examines future developments, such as questions on transhuman consciousness and artificial intelligence. Based on selected works by international artists, socially relevant issues are negotiated in a new way - and discussed from a scientific perspective in a transdisciplinary manner.
Drohnen sind unbemannte Flugobjekte, deren Größen so unterschiedlich sind wie ihr Aussehen und ihre Nutzung. Eingesetzt werden sie für unterschiedlichste zivile Zwecke: u.a. um schwer zugängliche Gebiete zu erreichen, zur Kontrolle von Grenzen, Überwachung, Datensammlung sowie in der Landwirtschaft und im Dienstleistungssektor. Sie liefern Künstler*innen, Fotograf*innen und Filmemacher*innen eindrucksvolle Aufnahmen und haben die Bildästhetik der Gegenwart revolutioniert. Drohnen gelten aber auch als die wichtigste Kriegstechnologie seit der Erfindung der Atombombe. Gegenwärtig sind Drohnen noch keine autonom operierenden Systeme, in Kombination mit Künstlicher Intelligenz können sie aber zu unheimlichen Waffen werden. Dieser Ausbau zu lernenden und autonom agierenden Maschinen wirft auch ethische Fragen auf. Die Publikation führt die Inhalte der Ausstellung Game of Drones. Von unbemannten Flugobjekten und einer Fachtagung im Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen zusammen, die verschiedene Aspekte historischer, aktueller und zukünftiger Drohnentechnologien in vertiefter Form analysieren. Verhandelt wurden gesellschaftlich relevante Fragestellungen anhand technikhistorischer Exponate und ausgewählter Werke internationaler Künstler*innen, die Drohnentechnologien auf unterschiedlichste Weise kritisch reflektieren. Heutige Drohnen sind Weiterentwicklungen von unbemannten Ballonen, Fernlenkwaffen und Modellflugzeugen. Ausgehend von dieser historischen Verortung beschäftigt sich die Publikation mit dem Einsatz von Drohnen und ihrer hybriden Funktion als Spielzeug, Kriegstechnologie und Wirtschaftsfaktor. Als eine Technologie, die absolute Gegensätze vereint, wird deren Widersprüchlichkeit in all ihren Facetten aufgezeigt: vom Überwachungsapparat zum Instrument des Widerstands und Protests, vom animistisch beseelten Objekt bis hin zum Einsatz in der strategischen Kriegsführung. Reflektiert werden dabei auch zukünftige Entwicklungen, wie Fragen zu transhumanem Bewusstsein und Künstlicher Intelligenz.
Discover the untold story of how consumer drones have transformed the modern battlefield in "Game of Drones." This comprehensive and meticulously researched book, written by Captain W. F. Bennett of the U.S. Army (retired), delves into the tactical evolution, technological breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of small consumer drones in warfare. From their initial hobbyist applications to their deployment as critical tools in conflict zones, drones have revolutionized military strategy and operations. "Game of Drones" explores key case studies, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, where these aerial vehicles have proven to be game-changers. Learn how both sides in various conflicts have adapted commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) drones for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, and even direct attacks, fundamentally altering the dynamics of combat. In addition to tactical insights, this book examines the technological advancements that have enabled the widespread use of drones in military operations. It highlights the innovations in drone design, software hacking, and the creation of improvised weapons systems that have pushed the boundaries of modern warfare. "Game of Drones" also addresses the ethical questions and regulatory challenges posed by the militarization of consumer drones. It provides a balanced perspective on the implications for international security, civilian safety, and the future of drone technology. Written in a clear, journalistic style, this book is essential reading for military professionals, policymakers, technology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future of warfare. Whether you are a seasoned drone operator or a curious reader, "Game of Drones" offers a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the cutting-edge intersection between technology and conflict.
While millions of Americans go about their daily lives, halfway around the world an al-Qaeda cell hatches a deadly new terror plot. It's unthinkable in its devastation. It's brilliantly easy in its execution. And it's capable of bypassing all the security measures the United States implemented in the decade since 9/11. First, a Delta flight crashes on departure into Lake Michigan. Eight hours later, a United aircraft comes down over western Iowa. For the second time since flying was invented in 1903, the US airline industry is forced to a standstill. The message is clear. Stop flying--ruin the economy. Keep flying--more people will die. Now Homeland Security Director of Counter-Intelligence Jack Riley must lead an FBI task force in a frantic search to discover and eliminate the plot before more people are killed or the economy crashes permanently. The clock is ticking...
