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Drone racers might seem like ideal combat pilots. But trainers say they have to relearn almost everything.
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Drone racers might seem like ideal combat pilots. But trainers say they have to relearn almost everything.
Piloting a drone in wartime requires going slow and hunting, very different skills from hobbyists who race drones.
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People who race drones for sport can fly them rapidly and accurately.
But that doesn't mean they're good at using drones for combat, expert trainers say.
Combat drone pilots must learn to stalk targets, often over long periods, experienced trainers said.
Pilots who fly small drones for sport are very capable at the controls. But that doesn'
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