US soldiers need drones they can easily grab like ammo and fly under fire, Army commander says

US Army commanders emphasize the need for numerous, affordable, and easy-to-use drones that soldiers can deploy like ammunition in combat. Colonel Ryan Bell of the 101st Airborne Division's 3rd Mobile Brigade highlighted that mass drone usage, rather than niche capabilities, enhances combat power, citing exercises where soldiers used 3D-printed and cheap drones for intelligence and attacks. The Army prioritizes scalability, cost-effectiveness, and simplified user interfaces to reduce cognitive load on troops.