🚨 New analytical paper by DataDriven – prepared for Defence IQ

Should UAV Operators Be Trained as Pilots, Technicians or Warfighters?

As the role of unmanned aerial systems in military operations continues to expand, so does the complexity of training those who operate them. In our latest publication, we explore a critical strategic question:

👉 What kind of training ensures UAV operators are fully mission-ready in today’s battlefield environment?

We analyze three distinct approaches — pilot, technician, and warfighter — and offer insights into how hybrid training models could better align with the evolving demands of modern defence forces.

📘 Read the full paper here: https://shorturl.at/DDa2X

✍️ By:

 • Colonel (Ret.) Viktor Kevliuk, former Head of Division at the Joint Operative HQ of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

 • Major (Ret.) Marvin Ybanez, former Pilot and Head of the Air Force Capability Building Department, Philippine Air Force

 • Mark Kuzmenko, Consultant for the Defence, Demining and Dual-Use Practice at DataDriven

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