Drone: remote control warfare

Drones are changing the conduct of war. They can be used in regular war zones or to kill people in such countries as Yemen and Somalia, where the United States is not officially at war.

Advocates say that drones are more precise than conventional bombers, allowing warfare with minimal civilian deaths while keeping American pilots out of harm's way.

Critics say that drones are cowardly and that they often kill innocent civilians while terrorising entire villages on the ground.

The author explores the significance of drone warfare from multiple perspectives, drawing on accounts by operators, victims, activists, international lawyers, journalists, military thinkers, and academic experts.