Synopsis

Unmanned aerial vehicles – some spanning the length of a Boeing 747, others no larger than a songbird – perform feats once confined to the realm of science fiction. The core technologies enabling these robotic aircraft to fly, perceive their surroundings, and engage targets have long been shrouded in secrecy. Now, through unprecedented access to drone engineers and military pilots, NOVA unveils the remarkable innovations that empower drones. We witness firsthand the reality of a remotely piloted