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'Rise of the Drones'

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    In-depth look at UAVs

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Now you -- -- -- again leaving for al-Qaeda militants did.

Is the third attack in three days -- now a brand new documentary.

How apropos was pulling back the burden.

On how this cutting edge technology works and how -- really took shape in 2001.

Joining us right now is one of the experts in nova is brand new show.

Rise of the drones -- lieutenant general for the air force David -- Tola was.

Thank you so much for joining us we appreciate general.

And he bets that bridge be with a bronze I first -- -- store.

Well.

You know how did what started you're talking about -- -- really who is in Afghanistan correct we started you went on without the help fired missiles.

Well I tell you what that's where they first came to a lot of national attention but drones or more properly.

Titled remotely piloted vehicles or aircraft.

Started back in around 1916.

And they've been used on and off.

World War I World War II Vietnam.

But more recently and with greater technology in capability.

During the war against terrorism general what does -- bring to the table that may be an F sixteen doesn't.

Well the real specific advantage that our national security institutions value from remotely piloted aircraft is persistence.

The ability to stay in a particular area of interest much longer.

Then an aircraft manned by human being right -- what -- -- to let's see a little clip from your shell.

You bet.

He's been so effective.

The air force for kids -- -- third of its attack and fighter planes will be drones within a decade.

Playing longer making.

More cheese they can be more precise name on it to human is not in the top.

-- -- -- -- -- When the supremacy of even the most advanced planes is being challenged.

As engineers take the final.

-- this looks like a great show it's going to be airing.

Wednesday at 9 o'clock 8 o'clock central on PBS the look forward to seeing it.

It really does provide some great insight into how -- -- remotely -- aircraft operate.

And balance in terms of various perspectives regarding their use lieutenant general David does tell -- thanks so much for joining us.

You bet I.

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