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Oct 24, 2017
Artificial intelligence seems to be advancing faster than efforts to understand its potential consequences, good and bad. And discussions about AI often veer toward extremes. More balanced, rigorous analysis is needed to help shape policies that mitigate AI's risks and maximize its benefits.
Research
Sep 28, 2017
In this report, we use a geographic information system analysis to compare truck versus delivery drone energy use.
This report explores the vehicle design aspects of delivery drones, including flight efficiency, energy consumption, noise, and safety, which are central to the viability of delivery drones.
Aug 9, 2017
This report examines the developing technology for using drones to deliver packages and attempts to identify the societal impacts. In particular, the author estimates the potential effects on energy consumption, aerial congestion, and other outcomes.
تبحث هذه الدراسة كيفية تطور التكنولوجيا في استخدام الطائرات بدون طيار لتوصيل الطرود البريدية، في محاولة لتقدير الآثار الاجتماعية الناتجة عن ذلك بشكل أساسي. ويقدر المؤلف كذلك الآثار المحتملة على استهلاك الطاقة، والازدحام الجوي، والنتائج الأخرى.
Apr 27, 2017
This report examines stress and dissatisfaction in the U.S. Air Force's remotely piloted aircraft community, as well as ways to mitigate stress and dissatisfaction.
Jan 10, 2017
In previous decades, going back to the Korean War, the South Korean government used to send balloons carrying propaganda into North Korean territory.
Expert Insights
Dec 20, 2016
This video highlights issues explored in a series of forthcoming RAND reports on the future use of commercial delivery drones.
Oct 20, 2016
The study considers the body of work on morality and armed conflict in the future operating environment and provides insights on the ways in which new ways of fighting may challenge traditional moral principles.
تتناول هذه الدراسة المشهد الأخلاقي في النزاع المسلح في البيئة المستقبلية، وتقدم نظرة ثاقبة حول طرق القتال الجديدة التي قد تصطدم بالمبادئ الأخلاقية التقليدية.
Sep 14, 2016
The federal government should work with private firms to develop drone traffic management systems and test drone designs. This could help stimulate the development of drone aviation. It could also help modernize the air traffic control system.
Sep 8, 2016
This report outlines a framework for policymakers to use in defining policies for targeted killing using long-range armed drones that would balance protection of civilians and human rights with military flexibility in counterterrorism operations.
