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    Weaponized Unmanned Aerial Systems during PC-C6 [Image 6 of 10]

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    A military soldier in full combat gear kneels on arid terrain while preparing or inspecting a multi-rotor drone (UAV) equipped with a camera payload and safety flags. In the background, at least one tan-colored military tactical vehicle (JLTV or MRAP-type) is parked on a dirt road in a desert environment. The scene appears to be a pre-flight preparation or equipment check during a field training exercise or operational deployment.

    FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.18.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Nathan Arellano Tlaczani 

    5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

    U.S. Army 1st Lt. Elijah Hensbrough, assigned to 4th Infantry Division, operates a weaponized unmanned aerial system during Project Convergence Capstone 6 (PC-C6) at Fort Irwin, California, July 18, 2026. PC-C6 is the premier Army-hosted experiment that allows the joint force and multinational allies and partners to integrate people, equipment, and technologies to support continuous transformation efforts aimed at aggressively shaping how future warfighters will operate in fast-paced, high-tech environments. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nathan Arellano Tlaczani)

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2026
    Date Posted: 07.23.2026 16:49
    Photo ID: 9827876
    VIRIN: 260718-A-AQ215-7906
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 15.54 MB
    Location: FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Military personnel in full combat gear are operating a multi-rotor drone (UAV) in a rocky, arid desert terrain. Two soldiers in the foreground are actively handling and preparing the drone for deployment, with one soldier using a tablet controller. Additional soldiers are visible in the background providing security or observing the operation.
    The image shows multiple soldiers in multicam/OCP camouflage uniforms positioned among large rocks in an arid, rocky terrain. The central soldier appears to be inspecting or handling a rifle while seated between boulders, with at least two other soldiers visible in the background. The setting suggests a field training exercise or operational patrol in a desert or semi-arid environment.
    A multi-rotor drone (hexacopter) is captured mid-flight against a clear light blue sky. The drone features a white central body with carbon fiber arms, multiple rotors in motion, and a gimbal-mounted camera payload suspended beneath the frame. The image is sharp and well-lit, providing clear detail of the drone's mechanical components.
    A person wearing military camouflage clothing is holding a ruggedized handheld electronic device, likely a drone controller or tactical ground control unit. The device features multiple buttons, joysticks, and a screen, consistent with military-grade remote control equipment. The setting appears to be an arid, outdoor environment with dry brush and rocky terrain.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam camouflage uniforms are operating tactical equipment in an arid, desert environment. One soldier, identified by a name tape reading 'LACASSE,' is typing on a ruggedized laptop while the other operates what appears to be a drone controller or similar electronic device. The scene suggests a field operation involving unmanned systems or electronic warfare equipment.
    A military soldier in full combat gear kneels on arid terrain while preparing or inspecting a multi-rotor drone (UAV) equipped with a camera payload and safety flags. In the background, at least one tan-colored military tactical vehicle (JLTV or MRAP-type) is parked on a dirt road in a desert environment. The scene appears to be a pre-flight preparation or equipment check during a field training exercise or operational deployment.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear are reviewing information on a ruggedized laptop in an arid, desert-like outdoor environment. They appear to be conducting an operational briefing or coordinating a mission using electronic equipment including what appears to be a drone controller. The setting and equipment suggest a field training exercise or active military operation.
    The image shows a hexacopter drone photographed from below against a pale gray-blue sky. The drone has six arms extending from a central body, each tipped with a motor and propeller. A red payload or battery component is visibly mounted on the underside of the central frame.
    A soldier in full multicam camouflage gear is operating in an arid desert environment, holding a tablet-style control device while managing a tripod-mounted antenna or sensor system. The soldier is equipped with advanced tactical gear including a helmet-mounted device, communications headset, body armor with MOLLE pouches, and tactical eyewear. The setting appears to be a rocky desert terrain consistent with a training or operational environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is kneeling on sandy terrain while preparing or inspecting a large military-grade multirotor drone. The soldier, identified by a name tape reading 'LACASSE' and wearing MultiCam camouflage with an American flag patch, appears to be conducting pre-flight checks or configuration of the unmanned aerial system. The setting appears to be an arid, desert-like training or operational environment.

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