Technical insights, operational lessons learned, and industry perspectives from the Forge and Flight Academy instructor cadre. UAS operations, electronic warfare, autonomy, and training doctrine.
Electronic warfare is the leading cause of UAS mission failure in contested environments. What the gap looks like, why most training programs don't address it, and how to fix it.
Read More →AI-enabled UAS is no longer a future capability — it is being deployed now. Commanders who do not understand what autonomous systems can and cannot do in contested environments are making decisions with incomplete information.
Read More →Military UAS experience does not automatically qualify you for commercial drone operations under FAA rules. Part 107 certification matters for veterans, transitioning service members, and active duty personnel working in dual-use environments.
Read More →Most UAS programs are one component failure away from mission stoppage. The fix is not a better warranty — it is training operators to repair and sustain their equipment in the field without contractor support.
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