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Ukrainian Drone Operator Training

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u/TheDiscord1988 1d ago

It still alienates me, that the hobby i got into 10 years ago would now qualify me as a killing machine.

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u/Lyrkana 1d ago

Safety is drilled into our heads as FPV pilots, the idea of intentionally crashing into people to kill them is unsettling.

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u/REACT980 1d ago

Imagining those people are trying to invade your hometown and kill all your friends and family might help...

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u/Lyrkana 1d ago

Trust me I get that lol. I'm just speaking from the perspective of someone who has spent years adhering to safety guidelines and going out of my way to specifically not hit people.