Imagine an iPad application that allows a soldier to pilot an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fitted with an inexpensive metal detector several inches off the ground over a large field near an enemy position. Within minutes, a complete map on the iPad shows the location of over 4 dozen hidden land mines. The soldier maneuvers the plane with the simplicity and ease of playing his favorite video game. He and his platoon move on toward their primary objective, navigating the field without any...
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