Vladyslav Plak, CEO of Drone Fight Club in Kyiv, trains combat drone pilots for the Ukrainian military amidst ongoing conflict. With a mere 33% success rate for aspiring pilots, Plak emphasizes the critical traits needed for success, including quick decision-making and fine motor skills. Notably, musical background or experience with precision tasks can indicate a candidate's potential. Training is intense due to the fast-changing nature of combat scenarios, and there's little tolerance for mistakes, underscoring the high-stakes environment pilots face.
We’ve worked with thousands of Ukrainians at Drone Fight Club. Only a third of the candidates who come to us make it all the way to certification.
Being a good combat drone pilot is more complicated than just quick reflexes. It is about being able to make the right decision at the snap of a finger.
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