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A soldier holds drone equipment next to a truck and watches another soldier reach up towards a drone in flight outside.

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Army Sgts. Adam Smith, left, and Collin Doman, both assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, conduct training on the capabilities of the Black Hornet Nano drone near Laredo, Texas, Aug. 15, 2025.

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Tags: science, technology, autonomy, UAS, Equipment, ENGINEERING, Border Support
Credit: Army Sgt. Logan Ubaldo Lechuga VIRIN: 250815-A-AB216-1322K.JPG

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