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    Kansas Air National Guard Marks Major Milestone in Countering UAS Threats [Image 8 of 8]

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    A small quadcopter drone is captured in flight against a pale blue sky. The drone appears to be hovering or moving at a moderate altitude above tree level. A green leafy tree canopy is visible in the lower left corner of the frame.

    TOPEKA, KANSAS, UNITED STATES

    07.14.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Meagan Gardner 

    190th Air Refueling Wing

    Personnel assigned to the 184th Wing's Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) fly small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to replicate realistic adversary tactics during a Point Defense Assessment at the 190th Air Refueling Wing, Topeka, Kansas, July 13-16, 2026. The PDBL serves as Air Combat Command’s designated "aggress and assess" organization, helping installations evaluate and refine their defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures under realistic conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Meagan Gardner)

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 11:19
    Photo ID: 9860728
    VIRIN: 260714-Z-MG329-1011
    Resolution: 4829x3219
    Size: 596.89 KB
    Location: TOPEKA, KANSAS, US
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    A military or security personnel member in camouflage uniform and cap is positioned behind a white Ford F-150 XL pickup truck marked with what appears to be a US Air Force Security Forces emblem and blue striping. The individual appears to be in a tactical or observational stance, looking to the side. The setting appears to be a gravel or dirt area, possibly a military base or secured perimeter.
    A person in military-style clothing sits in a folding chair operating a drone in an industrial or military yard setting. The quadcopter drone is airborne in the upper left portion of the frame, while orange traffic cones mark a designated flight area on the gravel surface. A white Haulmark enclosed trailer and various storage structures are visible in the background.
    The image shows military personnel in camouflage uniforms interacting around a white police pickup truck (Ford F-150) marked with 'POLICE' and 'DIAL 9-1-1' in an outdoor staging area. Several soldiers are positioned near the vehicle and in the background near a white canopy tent. The setting appears to be a military or joint law enforcement exercise or operational staging area.
    The image shows a row of tan/beige military-style shipping containers marked with 'USFU' prefixes and identification numbers, arranged in a long line on a gravel surface. Several small drones are visible on the ground near orange traffic cones, with at least one drone airborne above the containers. The scene appears to depict a drone testing or demonstration exercise at a logistics or storage facility.
    Two individuals in military camouflage uniforms are handling a DJI drone remote controller with an integrated screen. The controller appears to be a DJI Smart Controller or similar model, featuring dual antennas, a built-in display, and control joysticks. The image captures a close-up handoff or collaborative inspection of the device.
    A person wearing camouflage clothing and a tan/camouflage cap is holding a small dark-colored device in their hands. The image is taken with a shallow depth of field, keeping the hands and device in sharp focus while the person's face is blurred in the background. The outdoor setting and camouflage attire suggest a hunting or military/tactical context.
    Two individuals in military camouflage uniforms (OCP/MultiCam pattern) are seated together in what appears to be an elevated wooden structure or observation platform. One person is holding a small device, possibly a remote control or radio, while both appear to be looking outward in the same direction. The scene is partially obscured by a chain-link fence in the foreground.
    A small quadcopter drone is captured in flight against a pale blue sky. The drone appears to be hovering or moving at a moderate altitude above tree level. A green leafy tree canopy is visible in the lower left corner of the frame.

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