This is pure gold: "Quantify. Take a stab at some math. What would sustained drone-supported operations require in terms of systems, operators, and perhaps extra Ground Control Stations (GCSs) and batteries? See Figure 2 for a simple example from my battalion.". Figuring out how to keep it going over time is a key capability.
Any thoughts on Anti/Counter sUAS? Did you get into training in non Permissive sUAS environments? (I get it if you didn't; sounds like the plate was full just getting to a good baseline).
Regarding the small amount of drones available on hand, the 101st Airborne Division has an organic 3d manufacturing capability as part of their EagleWerx Lab that allows them to make drones and drone controllers (tablets?) at a faster pace and cheaper price than buying them from contractors. Paratroopers are able to provide the Lab with more immediate feedback to create, stronger, more durable and user friendly drones that can better meet the Division's needs. Here is a link to an article referencing what I am talking about: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.army.mil/article-amp/282644/101st_airborne_division_takes_flight_with_3d_printed_drones"
Maybe each Marine Division (starting with 3rd MarDiv first) could adopt their own 3-d printing and manufacturing lab for drones and other necessary materials?
I am intrigued by the existence of drones as platform as well as an expendable round.
To quote the guy from RoboCop ('87) "I like it!"
This is pure gold: "Quantify. Take a stab at some math. What would sustained drone-supported operations require in terms of systems, operators, and perhaps extra Ground Control Stations (GCSs) and batteries? See Figure 2 for a simple example from my battalion.". Figuring out how to keep it going over time is a key capability.
Any thoughts on Anti/Counter sUAS? Did you get into training in non Permissive sUAS environments? (I get it if you didn't; sounds like the plate was full just getting to a good baseline).
Outstanding, Justin Shin! We are too slow to change and adapt, but Ukraine is teaching us how fast modern combat is evolving. Keep up the good work!
Regarding the small amount of drones available on hand, the 101st Airborne Division has an organic 3d manufacturing capability as part of their EagleWerx Lab that allows them to make drones and drone controllers (tablets?) at a faster pace and cheaper price than buying them from contractors. Paratroopers are able to provide the Lab with more immediate feedback to create, stronger, more durable and user friendly drones that can better meet the Division's needs. Here is a link to an article referencing what I am talking about: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.army.mil/article-amp/282644/101st_airborne_division_takes_flight_with_3d_printed_drones"
Maybe each Marine Division (starting with 3rd MarDiv first) could adopt their own 3-d printing and manufacturing lab for drones and other necessary materials?