WATCH: Taiwan’s military showcases drone training footage for the first time
Taiwan’s military set up the first drone training center earlier this year. Now they share the results with the public.
A shuttle drone equipped with explosives takes off on a mission. The pilot keeps a close eye on the target as the drone makes impact, blowing a vehicle to pieces. This is the first time the military has released footage of drone operation training.
The drone training center was set up earlier this year and the latest results are now on display to the public. However, training pilots to qualify for battlefield operations is no easy task.
Former Air Force Deputy Commander Chang Yen-ting (張延廷) emphasized that, facing the threat from China, the military must consider both the quantity and quality of drone pilots. Chang suggested that all soldiers should go through drone training, operating drones by passing a series of tests and even participating in competitions.