The hospital is too busy, so I'm going to join the army and become a top soldier!

It's important to understand that at that time, the gap between domestic drones and those that would emerge more than a decade later was enormous!

Various intelligent modules have not yet been installed, and even the clarity of the signal and the picture is far from comparable to the DJ set that everyone has in later generations!

Everything requires precise operation from the operator!

After receiving clearance to take off.

Shen Yan then placed his hands on the controller and gently pushed the joystick.

With a burst of intense rotor spinning, the drone slowly lifted off the ground.

Shen Yan did not rush to lift off, but instead controlled the drone at a height of about one meter to complete a low-altitude hover.

This is a basic check after takeoff.

No matter how thorough the inspection inside the equipment box is, it is still just a static inspection.

After the drone takes off, it needs to hover briefly to confirm whether its flight attitude, control response, and image transmission are normal.

Sun Haifeng stood to the side, his eyes fixed on the drone.

He was prepared to point out any mistakes.

He has already mastered yesterday's lesson.

If the drone shakes noticeably, or if Shen Yan's operation is even half a beat slow, he will immediately speak up to remind him.

This isn't intentional harassment; at most, it's helping new colleagues understand their true abilities!

But a dozen seconds passed.

The drone remained hovering stably in mid-air.

Shen Yan checked the data on the control terminal again before continuing his report:

"Flight attitude is normal."

"Control response is normal."

"Image transmission is normal."

"Requesting to proceed to the next phase of training!"

The technical instructor from the division nodded.

"Follow Route One, fly to the first designated location!"

"yes!"

Shen Yan gently pushed the control lever.

The drone, which was originally hovering in mid-air, immediately began to rise and then flew towards the first designated point.

When drones fly in the air, they are affected by airflow to some extent.

Just as we moved to the edge of the training field, a crosswind blew in, and the drone's flight direction suddenly shifted slightly.

Sun Haifeng's eyes lit up.

The opportunity is coming!

He was just about to remind Shen Yan to correct the direction when he noticed that the drone had not yet deviated significantly from the planned route, and Shen Yan's fingers had already made subtle adjustments.

The drone, which was about to veer off course, quickly regained its stability and continued flying in the designated direction.

Sun Haifeng opened his mouth, then silently closed it again.

The communications sergeant next to him glanced at him and couldn't help but ask in a low voice:

"Old Sun, what were you trying to say just now?"

"It's nothing."

Sun Haifeng said expressionlessly, "I just wanted to remind him to be careful of the crosswinds."

The communications battalion sergeant had a strange expression.

"But they've already finished adjusting it!"

Sun Haifeng: "..."

I saw it!

You don't need to remind me again!

Shen Yan did not notice the two's subtle actions.

At this point, his attention was completely focused on the drone and the control terminal.

Every movement of the joystick in your hand provides a rapid response from the drone.

Altitude, speed, direction, and flight attitude were clearly presented in his mind through the data on the screen and the transmitted images.

This feeling is wonderful.

Even though it was his first time actually piloting a drone, he didn't feel the slightest bit unfamiliar with it.

The system feedback was obtained last night using the portable battlefield ultrasound diagnostic instrument.

Now it has all turned into real operational experience.

When the drone is about to approach the first designated point.

Unlike other beginners, Shen Yan did not wait until it reached the designated location before slowing down.

Instead, it adjusts its flight attitude in advance based on the current speed and distance.

The drone's speed gradually decreased.

Finally, it hovered steadily above the signpost!

The division's technical instructor, who was in charge of the inspection, paused in his tracks.

He originally just came to see if Shen Yan could take off smoothly.

After all, he still had some impression of this private.

Yesterday during the theory class, Shen Yan sat next to the political commissar and listened attentively even more than many of the technical staff.

When others take notes, they only record the key points.

Shen Yan is doing well.

I took notes from beginning to end, writing down almost everything he said.

After class, I kept asking him a lot of questions.

The technical instructor at the time only thought that the young private had a good attitude towards learning.

As for driving talent, you certainly can't tell just by listening to a theory lesson.

But now, he realized that he might have underestimated Shen Yan!

The fact that he was able to completely remember the equipment deployment and inspection process during his first hands-on operation demonstrates that he has a very good memory!

But what Shen Yan is showing now is more than just memory!

Decelerate in advance and correct flight course in time.

Adjust the drone's attitude according to changes in airflow.

Even if you understand the theory, it still takes some time to get used to these operations when you actually try them out.

Shen Yan, however, acted as if he had practiced many times before!

"continue."

The technical instructor stood behind Shen Yan and gave the order again.

"Proceed to the second designated location."

"Flight altitude: 20 meters."

"After reaching the designated area, complete the hovering maneuver!"

"yes!"

Shen Yan quickly adjusted the drone's altitude.

The technical instructor deliberately didn't give him much time to react.

The first order had only been halfway through when the second order followed immediately.

"Change flight direction!"

"Go around to the east side of signpost number two!"

"After completing the maneuver, reduce the flight altitude to fifteen meters!"

Shen Yan remained calm.

Based on the drone's current position and speed, he quickly planned a new flight path in his mind.

The drone traced a smooth arc in the air, circling around the east side of marker pole number two.

After the turn is completed, the altitude decreases synchronously.

When the drone entered the next designated area, the altitude displayed on the control terminal was exactly stable at fifteen meters!

The communications sergeant next to me twitched his eyelid.

"Holy crap..."

This is no longer a question of whether or not one can do it.

This is a matter of whether you're familiar with each other or not!

Even if he were to do it himself, I wouldn't be able to guarantee that every movement would be completed so smoothly.

Sun Haifeng's expression became even more serious.

He had initially doubted whether Shen Yan was just lucky.

However, when it comes to flight control, a single instance of stability can be attributed to luck.

The fact that multiple route changes and altitude adjustments were completed consecutively without any obvious mistakes cannot be explained by luck!

Shen Yan really knows how to operate drones!

And the technology is excellent!

Realizing this, Sun Haifeng did not feel relieved; instead, he felt even more suffocated.

Something's not right!

Wasn't yesterday Shen Yan's first time handling this drone?

Is it really possible for someone to fly a drone like this after only listening to one theory lesson?

This thing isn't a bicycle!

You can't just mentally practice a few times and then actually learn it in real life, can you?

The technical instructors had similar questions.

He stared at the drone for a while, then decided to increase the difficulty.

"Shen Yan, pay attention to the feed."

"There are three target markers placed in the training area. Locate them in sequence and report their exact locations!"

"yes!"

Shen Yan's gaze fell on the screen.

As the drone continued its flight, roads, buildings, slopes, and obstacles within the training ground appeared in the transmitted footage.

When ordinary people observe the ground for the first time using a drone, they can easily lose their bearings.

Because the screen displays a two-dimensional image.

The operator must quickly establish the actual spatial location in their mind based on the drone's altitude, direction, and landmarks in the image.

Sometimes a drone simply changes the perspective.

The familiar terrain in the scene will change significantly.

But Shen Yan had just completed a lot of similar training last night when he was operating the ultrasound probe.

Ultrasound images are also two-dimensional.

Doctors, however, need to determine the true spatial location of the body's internal tissues by observing the direction, angle, and movement of the probe.

The two devices have completely different application areas, but their underlying judgment logic is extremely similar.

Shen Yan controlled the drone to adjust the observation direction and soon found the first target marker behind a sloping hill.

"Target number one spotted."

"Located behind a sloping hill on the southeast side of the training ground, approximately twenty meters from the road to the east!"

The technical instructor glanced at the target location record in his hand, and his expression became even more serious.

"continue!"

The drone changed direction again.

A few seconds later, the second target marker appeared at the edge of the screen.

Shen Yan did not report immediately, but instead controlled the drone to move its position and expand the observation range.

He only spoke after the target and surrounding terrain had fully appeared in the transmitted image:

"Target number two has been spotted."

"Located on the southwest side of the abandoned bunker, the target is not easily obstructed."

"continue."

The third target marker is the most deeply hidden.

Most of the area is obscured by a training building, with only a small portion visible from the current angle.

Shen Yan observed for a few seconds, then reported:

"Suspected target number three has been detected."

"The target is obscured by buildings, and complete information cannot be confirmed at this time."

"Request a change of observation location for secondary confirmation!"

A hint of admiration flashed in the technical instructor's eyes.

"allow!"

Shen Yan controlled the drone to move to the side.

As the viewing angle changes, the target that was originally blocked by the building gradually appears on the screen.

"Target number three confirmed."

"Located at the north corner of the training building!"

"Target search complete!"

The technical instructor looked at Shen Yan and nodded in satisfaction.

Shen Yan's judgment was very accurate, and the report was very clear.

Most importantly, Shen Yan did not treat his guesses as confirmed results!

Battlefield reconnaissance isn't like answering questions in an exam, where you can't just guess if you don't know the answer.

We must report the truth; if we can't see it, we can't see it!

If you report a suspected target as a confirmed target in order to show off, it could very likely affect the judgment of subsequent actions!

This kid is not only skilled, but also very calm.

The surrounding groups of trainees had already stopped what they were doing.

Someone looked up at the drone in the sky, then at Shen Yan standing in front of the control terminal, and their expression gradually became strange.

"Is this really your first time doing this?"

"Isn't he a private in the elite unit?"

"The elite unit is now even equipping privates with drones?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Even if the elite company has the best equipment, they wouldn't let a newly recruited private practice with new reconnaissance equipment!"

"Then how come he flies even more skillfully than us?"

Several technical experts from the reconnaissance unit were momentarily at a loss for words.

Before attending the training, they had all been exposed to other types of reconnaissance equipment.

However, unmanned reconnaissance equipment is quite different from traditional equipment.

While past experience cannot be completely copied, these technical experts will definitely get up to speed much faster than ordinary people!

Shen Yan was clearly dealing with drones for the first time!

A private who was working with drones for the first time performed better than the technical experts.

Is this reasonable?

Listening to the surrounding discussions, Sun Haifeng felt as if every word was slapping him in the face.

Yesterday was the first time he suspected Shen Yan.

Today, he also took the initiative to invite Shen Yan to team up.

I originally wanted to test Shen Yan's card in public.

Now, things have really gotten out of hand, Shen Yan has indeed revealed his trump card.

But this card seems a bit too powerful!

The technical instructors at the division headquarters saw that the surrounding trainees were watching, but they did not chase them away.

You can practice basic skills anytime.

However, such excellent practical demonstrations are not something you can see all the time!

Moreover, he also wanted to know where Shen Yan's limits lay.

"Shen Yan!"

"arrive!"

"Descend to a flight altitude of ten meters and pass between the training marker poles ahead!"

Upon hearing this command, the expressions of the surrounding trainees changed simultaneously.

The previous training area was relatively empty.

As long as the direction is not seriously wrong, the drone will generally not collide with obstacles.

Now, however, they have to walk between the signposts.

The operator's control over direction, altitude, and speed must be more precise!

"yes!"

Shen Yan took a soft breath.

He first controlled the drone to reduce its speed, and then gradually lowered its altitude.

The two training marker poles in front quickly appeared in the transmitted image.

The drone is getting closer and closer to the marker pole.

Sun Haifeng subconsciously held his breath.

Too far to the left!

If the drone continues flying in its current direction, its rotors will likely collide with the left-hand marker pole!

Just as he was about to reach the obstacle, Shen Yan's finger twitched slightly.

The drone made a very slight rightward correction and then passed smoothly between the two marker poles!

Throughout the entire process, the drone did not even slow down noticeably.

"pretty!"

A veteran from the reconnaissance squad standing nearby couldn't help but shout.

The others also breathed a sigh of relief.

They felt nervous just looking at that distance.

Shen Yan remained completely calm throughout!

The technical instructor also smiled.

However, he did not end the test there.

"Moving target activated ahead!"

"Initiate target search immediately!"

"Once the target is located, continue observation!"

At the instructor's command, a moving target in the training area began to move along a preset route.

Shen Yan quickly changed the drone's flight direction and soon located the target through the transmitted images.

Finding the target is only the first step.

Both the drone and the target are moving.

Shen Yan not only had to control the flight direction, but also constantly adjust the observation angle to keep the moving target in the center of the frame.

This operation is much more difficult than finding a fixed target.

As soon as the moving target changed direction, the drone's view changed accordingly.

Shen Yan predicted the target's movement route in advance and controlled the drone to turn synchronously.

From the transmitted footage, the roads and buildings on the ground kept moving, but the target marker remained steadily controlled in the center of the screen!

The surroundings became completely quiet.

Even those who had previously doubted Shen Yan were now speechless.

Is this what you call a first attempt?

Who can start tracking moving targets synchronously the first time they use a drone?

The technical instructor watched Shen Yan's actions with growing astonishment.

By now, he was certain.

This private's drone operation skills have definitely reached the standard of a technical backbone!

In some aspects, they are even not much worse than me!

But the more this happened, the more the technical instructors wanted to test Shen Yan's limits.

He thought for a moment, then suddenly pointed to the southwest side of the training area.

"Shen Yan, cancel the original flight route!"

"By bypassing the obstacle area from the southwest, maintain continuous observation of the moving target!"

"Once it enters the edge of a weak signal area, if there are fluctuations in the image transmission, it should automatically determine its position, leave the weak signal area, and return to base!"

Upon hearing this order, everyone around was stunned.

No, what does this technical instructor mean by giving this order?

I don't think this technique was taught yesterday!