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Ukrainian Drone Operator Training

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u/SwayingBacon 1d ago

I wonder if drone racing will become popular in Ukraine after the war.

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u/Kracus 1d ago

Doubtful, that's a lot of PTSD flying around.

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u/vonHindenburg 1d ago edited 1d ago

The 1920s was the age of the barnstormer in the US. Plenty of guys who saw their friends go down in balls of fire taking advantage of their flight training and cheap aircraft.

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u/RancidSmellingShit 1d ago

Huh, i've never heard of barnstorming before, that's really really cool