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SOCOM (US Special Operations Command) plans a 10-day course teaching operators to build and fly FPV (first-person view) drones, including soldering, wiring, software setup, and 40 hours of hands-on flight training, for rapid battlefield skills.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand why SOCOM is prioritising FPV drone construction and operation skills for special warfare operators.
- Recognise the technical skills required for battlefield-ready drone use, including wiring, circuitry, and software configuration.
- Identify how increased drone threats are shaping operator readiness and rapid training timelines.
