NOVA - S40E08: Rise of the Drones

Name: Rise of the Drones
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-01-23
Duration: 55 min

Jan 23, 2013DocumentarySeason 40, Episode 8

Drones. These unmanned flying robots–some as large as jumbo jets, others as small as birds–do things straight out of science fiction. Much of what it takes to get these robotic airplanes to fly, sense, and kill has remained secret. But now, with rare access to drone engineers and those who fly them for the U.S. military, NOVA reveals the amazing technologies that make drones so powerful as we see how a remotely-piloted drone strike looks and feels from inside the command center. From cameras that can capture every detail of an entire city at a glance to swarming robots that can make decisions on their own to giant air frames that can stay aloft for days on end, drones are changing our relationship to war, surveillance, and each other. And it's just the beginning. Discover the cutting edge technologies that are propelling us toward a new chapter in aviation history as NOVA gets ready for "Rise of the Drones.

Director: Peter Yost, Peter Yost

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All Episodes - Season 40

01Secrets of the Viking SwordOct 10, 2012 02Forensics on TrialOct 17, 2012 03Mystery of Easter IslandNov 07, 2012 04Ultimate Mars ChallengeNov 14, 2012 05Inside the MegastormNov 18, 2012 06Doomsday VolcanoesJan 02, 2013 07Decoding NeanderthalsJan 09, 2013 08Rise of the DronesJan 23, 2013 09Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby?Jan 30, 2013 10Building Pharaoh's ChariotFeb 06, 2013 11Earth From SpaceFeb 13, 2013 12Mind of a Rampage KillerFeb 20, 2013 13Meteor StrikeMar 27, 2013 14Ancient ComputerApr 03, 2013 15Australia's First 4 Billion Years: AwakeningApr 10, 2013 16Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Life ExplodesApr 17, 2013 17Australia's First 4 Billion Years: MonstersApr 24, 2013 18Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Strange CreaturesMay 01, 2013 19Manhunt - Boston BombersMay 29, 2013 20Oklahoma's Deadliest TornadoesMay 29, 2013

NOVA S40E08 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "Rise of the Drones" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2013-01-23, this episode is part of Season 40 of NOVA. Directed by Peter Yost, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Drones. These unmanned flying robots–some as large as jumbo jets, others as small as birds–do things straight out of science fiction. Much of what it takes to get these robotic airplanes to fly, sense, and kill has remained secret. But now, with rare...