Ukraine's war drone pilots must first survive the 'Killhouse'

As drones radically change how wars are fought, Ukraine is putting would-be pilots through a test of nerves and skill before ...
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Big wins, lots of lessons as Army holds first Drone Warrior competition

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Two small quadcopter drones buzzed between a pair of shipping containers, around a bend and through a purple obstacle heading toward the homestretch of the race. Then they collided.

Taiwan is teaching civilians drone skills learned from Ukraine's war

Taiwan has seen an increase in volunteer-led civil defence groups in recent times as China becomes more aggressive and emboldened by Russia's actions.

Russian schools to teach children drone skills under expanded military training program

Russia will increase the amount of military training taught in schools from September, with pupils as young as 11 receiving ...

In a small classroom in Taipei, people between the ages of 14 and 65 are learning to fly small drones, as Taiwan no longer considers these devices to be mere technologi…

Taiwan civilians are enrolling in drone courses as growing tensions with China reshape civil defense and preparedness.
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Master Your UAV Skills with a Drone Simulator

Becoming a skilled drone pilot typically requires about 40 hours of practice, and drone simulators offer a valuable, flexible method to hone these skills, especially when real-world flying is ...
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Drones in Ukraine: Four lessons for the West

Drones have become a central weapon of the Russo-Ukrainian war, with the number of uncrewed systems—mostly airborne but not exclusively—reaching astonishing levels. In early 2024, Ukraine aimed to ...