This hardbound book has paper covered coated boards. It is in excellent condition save for minor surface scratches to the cover and creasing to the bottom of the front of the spine where the coating to the cover has split slightly - see images with this listing. The papers are bright and crisp. The content is described as 'The history and development of drones - from early unmanned gliders to today's miniature electric-powered drones. Drone types - fixed wing configuration options, conventional helicopter, and the various multi-rotor options. Drone applications - mapping and aerial surveying, photography, surveillance, delivery drones and hobby use. Component and equipment selection - including airframe, autopilot, radio control, motors, electronic speed controllers, propellers, batteries, camera gimbals, and first-person view (FPV) equipment. Drone builds - three example builds, including aerial photography quadcopter, mini FPV quadcopter designed for racing, and fixed-wing drone