The US Army is training more soldiers to operate drones as it works to improve its position in modern drone warfare. The effort highlights how unmanned aircraft are becoming a larger part of military planning and battlefield preparation.
Learning to fly these systems is not the same as learning to operate a traditional aircraft. Soldiers piloting FPV, or first-person-view, drones must adjust to controlling an aircraft they cannot physically feel, making the experience very different from being inside a cockpit.
That shift means trainees have to develop new habits and instincts for flight. According to the report, pilots must effectively rework how their brains process control, orientation, and movement in order to handle drone operations.
The training push reflects a broader military need to adapt quickly as drone technology changes warfare. For the Army, building a larger pool of soldiers who can fly these aircraft may become an increasingly important part of staying ready for future conflicts.
