Proliferated Drones
Much of the conversation about drones focuses on high-end military systems but a far wider range of drones is already being used for disruptive purposes. As drones become increasingly accessible and affordable, it will be essential to consider the full range of their capabilities and potential impact.
More on drone technology and capabilities
If one nation shoots down another nation’s drone, is that an act of war?
We held a wargame to find out. Even though drone technology is relatively straightforward, the widespread availability of drones will have significant political and strategic consequences.
As more countries acquire drones, will their widespread availability lead to greater military adventurism and conflict? In 2016, CNAS conducted a survey experiment to better understand how experts and the general public view the use of force with drones.
More on the survey results
The U.S. monopoly on drones is over. How should new policies be crafted to fit the reality of proliferated drones?
Our colleagues at the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College compiled a comprehensive database of drones in production around the world. View the full Drone Database to see the types of drones other countries are manufacturing and learn about their capabilities! Listen to our podcast on iTunes or SoundCloud to hear more about the database and the global production of drones.
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