Over the past few days, the Advanced' course for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operators of the category "mini' and 'micro' (APRM)held at the Training Centre of the 41st IMINT Regiment 'Cordenons'. The training activity, which started on 27 January, played a key role in the development of the Armed Force's 'Tactical Bubble' project, providing operators with advanced training in the use of multi-rotor drones in complex scenarios.

The course, consisting of three weeks of theoretical and practical training, involved personnel from the Alpine Brigade 'Julia' and the Parachute Brigade Folgorealready qualified as an APRM 'Basic' Operator. During the course, trainees acquired fundamental skills in the planning and operational use of drones in day and night environments, with particular attention to the Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) mode, which allows flight at long distances and in complex operational contexts. The training will culminate in the award of the 'Advanced APRM Operator Qualification' by the Air Force APR Centre of Excellence.

Italy has in fact initiated theacquisition of APR systems Micro (weight < 2 kg), Mini (weight between 2 and 20 kg) and Light (25 < weight 10 h).

Centre of Excellence for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (APRM)

The Remotely Piloted Aircraft Centre of Excellence in Amendola, under the supervision of the 3rd Department of the Air Force General Staff, continues to be an inter-force reference for training and education in the APR sector. Its mission extends from supporting basic and advanced training to the implementation of new operational procedures, ensuring interoperability between the different components of the Armed Forces and national agencies.

The evolution of the Italian Army's operational capabilities in the APRM sector shows how education, training and technology are essential elements to face the challenges of modern operational scenarios, ensuring constant professional growth of personnel employed in remotely piloted operations.