They are called the eyes of the army, their work requires engineering training and computer skills at the highest level. These are operators of reconnaissance drones - aerial reconnaissance aircraft. They are the ones who identify the target, which will then be "sorted out" by the attack UAV. The lives of hundreds of soldiers at the front depend on their vigilance. But flying a UAV is far from being the only skill of such an expert. What other skills does this military profession require and what is unique about the patrol drones themselves, they explained in the video of the project "Protectors. A Conscript's Diary", dedicated to modern military specialties and equipment. Watch the video and go to the project website to learn more. The project is carried out with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives. # Fund for Cultural Initiatives # Grant for creative teams.