drone training

USSOCOM Builds New Kind of Drone Operator, One Who Builds FPVs Too

SOCOM’s new program will train up to six commandos in building and operating FPV drones through a 10-day course, with the contract reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

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Florida Firm Conducts ‘World’s First’ Non-Lethal Human Takedown With Drone

Wrap Technologies has achieved a world first: conducting a non-lethal human takedown using a drone platform in a series of trials.

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Canada to Conduct Drone Detection Trials Over Downtown Ottawa

Canadian defense will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa to test urban counter-UAS (unmanned aircraft system) capabilities.

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Skydweller Pushes Solar Drone to Nonstop 3-Day Flight With 800-Pound Payload

In partnership with the US Navy, Skydweller Aero completed a three-day flight of its uncrewed aircraft, harnessing solar energy to remain airborne.

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Lithuania to Open Drone Training Centers for Civilians of All Ages

Lithuania has announced plans to establish drone training centers to teach over 22,000 people how to build and operate drones.

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Taiwan Adds Drone Operations to Soldier Training Program

Taiwan has incorporated drone operations into this year’s eight-week joint basic training program across its nine military academies.

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General Atomics, CAE Partner to Develop SkyGuardian Training System

General Atomics and CAE have partnered to develop the next-generation mission trainer for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone.

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Taiwan Army Launches Own Drone Training Facility

The Taiwanese Army has inaugurated its own drone training center, reinforcing its commitment to adapting to modern warfare.

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British Army Expands Soldier Kamikaze Drone Training

The British Army is searching for soldiers with the aptitude to join its new drone academy and potentially become kamikaze drone operators.

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Ukrainian Army Opens New Recruitment Hub in Chernivtsi

The Ukrainian Army has launched a new recruitment center in Heroiv Maidanu, Chernivtsi, increasing its enlistment facilities to 33.

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