US Green Berets Train FPV Drone Operators to Prepare future warfare.

The 10th Special Forces Group, commonly known as the “Green Berets” demonstrated the use of First-Person View (FPV) drones during a live drill with Greek special operations forces. The exercise took place near Nea Peramos, Greece on March 1, 2024, as part of Exercise Trojan Footprint, aimed at enhancing NATO relationships, fostering interoperability, and boosting readiness across the Euro-Atlantic Alliance.
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Soldier of 10th SFG operating FPV drone during Trojan Footprint 24 (Picture source David Cordova-US DoD )

FPV (First Person View) drones have become increasingly popular for reconnaissance missions, and the Green Berets from the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) utilized them for this purpose during the training session. These drones offer operators a first-person perspective of their surroundings through specialized goggles, enabling them to gather crucial intelligence in real-time.

Since the escalation of conflict in Ukraine in 2022, First-Person View (FPV) drones have emerged as a significant technological asset in the theater of modern warfare. These drones, piloted remotely while providing the operator with a drone's-eye perspective through a video link, have been extensively used for attack reconnaissance and surveillance missions. Ukrainian forces, leveraging the agility and relatively low profile of FPV drones, have been able to conduct real-time surveillance, identify enemy positions, and assess battlefield conditions without risking human lives. This application of FPV technology represents a shift towards more asymmetrical warfare tactics, where the emphasis is on gathering intelligence and conducting precision strikes. 

Elsewhere in the world, videos from the Chinese military show that the PLA (People's Liberation Army) is developing units equipped with FPV drones.

The drone is sometimes seen as a potential replacement for artillery. Even if it doesn't offer the destructive and range capabilities of conventional artillery, the drone has advantages that are at the heart of today's military evolutions.

Defense News March 2024