The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army crowns the winners of its first drone competition

Soldiers from across the Army raced quadcopters, tried out new inventions and tested out offensive drone tactics in the first Best Drone Warfighter Competition this past week.  The three-day competition, held this past week at the Army Aviation Center of Excellence and the Maneuver Center of Excellence, in Huntsville, Alabama, brought together soldiers from who were working on the rapidly expanding use of drones. The competition is designed to b…

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The US Army held its first annual Best Drone Warfighter competition in Huntsville, Alabama, bringing operators from across the service to compete in two lanes.US Army photo by Sgt. Aaron TroutmanThe Army is evaluating what types of criteria, like being a gamer, make the best drone pilots.The service held its first annual Best Drone Warfighter competition, bringing together operators from across the service.Army officials said the event helped th…

Army Announces Winners of Drone Competition

FEBRUARY 23, 2026 — The U.S. Army announced the winners of the inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition, a three‑day event held on Feb. 17-19 that brought together elite drone operators from across the active duty, reserve and National Guard components. The competition was hosted by the Army Aviation Center of Excellence and the Maneuver Center of Excellence, in Huntsville, Alabama, sponsored by the Army Aviation Association of America in par…

Army Announces Winners of the Inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition

FORT RUCKER, Ala. - The U.S. Army today announced the winners of the inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition, a three?day event held on February 17-19 t ...