The US Army is facing challenges while integrating drone technology into military operations. Soldiers are learning to operate drones effectively, but issues such as equipment failure occur. During an exercise in Southern Germany, soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment faced obstacles, such as a damaged video feed from a drone, forcing them to adapt and move physically for reconnaissance. Drone warfare has been prominent in Ukraine, highlighting its significance in future conflicts. The 2CR soldiers assemble drones costing approximately $500, designed and built within their ranks.
The drone wars are here, and there's a lot to learn. As the US Army drone pilot said during the exercise, 'we're still so new to having drones with us.'
Drone warfare has dominated the war in Ukraine, and now, the Army is increasingly recognizing it as a key element of future warfare. It's a capability that can't be ignored.
During the exercise at the Hohenfels Training Area, soldiers with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment tested their drones as part of a larger mission to capture an area of defended trenches.
The drones themselves cost just about $500 and are assembled by drone pilots in the regiment at the Drone Innovation Cell in Vilseck. 'All of them were completely designed, built, and flown by 2CR soldiers,' Capt. Ronan Sefton said.
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