Major Mike Olivarez, an instructor at the US Marine Corps drone school, said that skills in operating motorcycles, jets, or motorboats help more with drone piloting than video games.
Motorcyclists and boat operators are accustomed to moving in open spaces and adapting to changes quickly. Gamers are not used to this, and working with a controller is difficult for them.
Olivarez said that drone piloting requires very precise movements and simultaneous monitoring of speed, altitude, and direction. Motorcyclists adapt to this more quickly.
In addition to skills, they also look for people who are curious about technology and can think creatively. The drone course lasts three weeks and aims to teach the basics of drone operation.
For the US Marine Corps' 1st Division, this means that about 500 soldiers can complete the training annually. Drones are becoming a crucial part of modern warfare.
Marines learn to work with drones and use them in various situations. Some soldiers are now also trained as payload specialists, meaning they can install explosives on drones.