Paratroopers from the same brigade – the 425th Brigade special Troops Battalion on JBER – will also be testing out some drones while they’re in Anchorage.
The drones, or unmanned aerial systems, are non-lethal aircraft.
They have a 14-foot wingspan and are about the size of a really small one-passenger plane.
They’re operated remotely from the ground by the paratroopers.
Officials say the drones could be flying over JBER as soon as Friday.
The aircraft will remain over the base at all times, mostly in restricted airspace.
It’s the first time drone training has been approved for JBER in Anchorage.
Daysha Eaton is a contributor with the Alaska Public Radio Network.
Daysha Eaton holds a B.A. from Evergreen State College, and a M.A. from the University of Southern California. Daysha got her start in radio at Seattle public radio stations, KPLU and KUOW. Before coming to KBBI, she was the News Director at KYUK in Bethel. She has also worked as the Southcentral Reporter for KSKA in Anchorage.
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