U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct live FPV drone operations in a pine-forested training area during the Operator Drone Basic Course at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 29, 2026. Equipped with goggles and handheld transmitters, operators maintain visual line-of-sight while piloting their self-assembled quadcopters through realistic terrain, building proficiency in low-level navigation, precision control, and situational awareness to deploy unmanned systems for reconnaissance, observation, or action—ensuring robots are placed in high-risk environments instead of personnel for enhanced force protection and mission success. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Bradford)
| Date Taken: | 01.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.19.2026 15:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9552653 |
| VIRIN: | 260129-A-NJ170-4373 |
| Resolution: | 6330x4227 |
| Size: | 7.21 MB |
| Location: | EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 12 |
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