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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

Marines run a 15-day drone pilot course training aerial navigation, attack drone operation, and safe explosive payload preparation, aiming to certify 500 operators annually.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Ukrainian troops taught the British Army that it takes at least 60 hours of work to become a decent drone pilot

Pilots need about 60 hours—typically 30 simulator and 30 live flying—to reach competence in small-drone operations, with simulators accelerating training.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Who makes the best combat drone pilots? Ukrainian drone schools say it's young, tech-loving gamers and people used to staring at screens

Across the country, drone schools are training new operators for what has become one of the most important roles in Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion - flying the drones that scout Russian positions, find targets, and blow up tanks and troops. Three leaders working at two schools told Business Insider that younger students with gaming or tech experience tend to consistently pick up skills the fastest. These students often are already comfortable with controllers, joysticks, and staring at a screen for a long time.
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fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Marines can't replicate Ukraine's drone war, but leaders have another idea for figuring out attack drones

Marine bases will establish competitive drone teams to enhance skills amidst changing warfare.
Training via competition aims to replicate combat experiences and improve drone efficacy.
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