US Introduces Simulator That Recreates FPV Drone Ops in Detail
A US firm is pairing a laptop with a handheld controller to create a first-person view drone simulator aimed at giving a “highly-realistic” training experience.
AI and Global Terrain Converge in Lockheed’s New ‘Full-Earth’ Simulator
Prepar3D Fuse is a next-gen military training tech with Unreal Engine 5, featuring a full-earth globe with 1,000+ geo-referenced airports, high-res cityscapes, and multi-spectral sensors.
New InVeris Tech Preps Troops for FPV-Centric Drone Ops
Fats Drone is a virtual training simulator that prepares troops for sUAS operations, supporting ISR missions, loitering-munition tactics, one-way attack runs, droppable munitions, and resupply drops.
Drones Could Soon Step In as Live Training Partners for French Troops
An unusual teammate is set to join French troops during live on-field drills: drones fitted with various training kits and can simulate kinetic battlefield effects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US Army Testing Pocket-Sized Drones for Covert Reconnaissance
The US Army is currently testing the effectiveness of its new pocket-sized drones for covert surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Lithuanian Military Launches FPV Drone Training Course
The Lithuanian Armed Forces has begun training soldiers on first person view drones, which have been deployed extensively in the Ukraine war.
