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    62d AW pioneers first sUAS training for C-17 inspections in AMC [Image 1 of 5]

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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are working with a commercial-style quadcopter drone on what appears to be an athletic field. The airman on the left, identified by name tape as 'Davidson,' is handling and preparing the drone, while the airman on the right holds a smartphone, likely for drone control or monitoring. The setting suggests a drone training or operational demonstration exercise.

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes 

    62d Airlift Wing

    U.S. Senior Airman Haydan Davidson, 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Tech. Sgt. Austen Russell, 62d Maintenance Group maintenance qualification training program instructor, prepare a Skydio X10D small unmanned aerial system for flight at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 2, 2026. 62d MXG personnel were trained in using the X10D system for exterior inspections of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frederick Barnes)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 18:18
    Photo ID: 9935440
    VIRIN: 260902-F-EP543-1006
    Resolution: 4417x2945
    Size: 1.2 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US
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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are working with a commercial-style quadcopter drone on what appears to be an athletic field. The airman on the left, identified by name tape as 'Davidson,' is handling and preparing the drone, while the airman on the right holds a smartphone, likely for drone control or monitoring. The setting suggests a drone training or operational demonstration exercise.
    A military quadcopter drone sits on dry grass in the foreground while five personnel in camouflage uniforms stand in the background. Two of the personnel appear to be reviewing documents or operating a tablet/controller, while others observe. A white Toyota 4Runner SUV and equipment cases are visible behind the group.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are observed from behind, watching a small quadcopter drone hovering in an overcast sky. The drone appears to be a commercial-style quadcopter, possibly used for reconnaissance or training purposes. The image captures what appears to be a drone operation or training exercise.
    A close-up front-facing photograph of a consumer or professional-grade quadcopter drone resting on a grass surface. The drone features a multi-sensor camera gimbal system with multiple lenses and LED lights visible on the front payload. The image is taken at ground level, providing a dramatic low-angle perspective of the aircraft.
    A person is interacting with a ruggedized tablet or military-grade computing device displaying a drone or UAV ground control station interface. The screen shows a satellite map view with GPS coordinates, flight path waypoints, and telemetry data. The device appears to be a Panasonic Toughbook or similar rugged field computer used for unmanned aerial vehicle operations.

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