A mobile brigade in the 101st Airborne Division put drones to the test in a recent training rotation—and used the Infantry Squad Vehicle to keep unmanned systems running.
Spc. Justin Regis launches a Skydio drone during BattleLab 26.2 near Bozeman, Montana, June 8, 2026.
U.S. Army / Maj. Jonathon Bless
June 26, 2026 04:59 PM ET
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A recent drill saw dozens of drones targeting enemy weapons, sensors, and positions before soldiers attempted to approach.
If soldiers only have a handful of drones, their usefulness in combat is limited. But dozens more increase combat power.
