US Army lets soldiers flaunt their drone skills in first-ever competition

Army wants to standardize some aspects of drone operator training

The Army is looking to find some methods of standardizing ways to train drone operators, as the service attempts to increase soldiers' capability in that area. This week, more than 100 soldiers participated in the Army’s inaugural “Best Drone Warfighter Competition” at the University of Alabama Huntsville’s drone and counter-drone test range. The event included units from across the active component, National Guard and reserve. The event feature…

Move over, Best Ranger; the Army’s looking for the best drone pilots

The Huntsville competition is also meant to shape the selection and training of unmanned systems operators.

US Army lets soldiers flaunt their drone skills in first-ever competition

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Soldiers from across the U.S. Army showcased drone warfare skills and ideas in the service’s first annual Best Drone Warfighter Competition held here this week.The competition, launched on Tuesday, is an Army event sponsored by the Army Aviation Association of America. It drew over 800 attendees and competing teams drawn from every Army unit. It mirrors existing Army competitions such as Best Sapper, Best Ranger and Best Sn…