NOVA  Rise of the Drones

Meet a new breed of flying robots, from tiny swarming vehicles to giant unmanned planes. Details

 

Program: NOVA

Episode: Rise of the Drones

Meet a new breed of flying robots, from tiny swarming vehicles to giant unmanned planes.

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Duration: (53:04)
Premiere Date: 01/23/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-PG
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