The TRV-150 drone, capable of carrying up to 150 pounds, provides tactical resupply options to Soldiers in operational environments. It can be operated remotely from several miles away, reducing the need for risky in-person supply deliveries.
“We don’t always have every piece of equipment that we need available to us while in the field,” said Specialist Marvin Mazariego, a DIRT drone operator with the 1836th Transportation Company. “The drone is able to travel far, dropping off our needs in minutes versus waiting hours coordinating with another team to meet us at our location.”
Over a two-week training period, Soldiers in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility worked with CMI2 to learn how to assemble, operate, and coordinate drone flights. These sessions prepared personnel for dynamic battlefield conditions by enhancing their ability to adapt using drone technology.
The training concluded with a culminating exercise, where Soldiers developed flight paths and executed aerial supply drops under simulated scenarios. The joint activity with CMI2 and AIM-C showcased the integration of new skills into mission-ready procedures.
In one scenario, a disabled Humvee with a broken half shaft was rendered non-mission capable. A 3D-printed constant velocity boot cover, manufactured by AIM-C, was successfully delivered by the TRV-150 drone to repair the vehicle.
“The AIM-C and CMI2 can maintain the strategic advantage with the continued use of these innovative capabilities shown at DIRT,” the release stated. These technologies provide rapid solutions to critical operational issues in the field.
“Training events such as these help us maintain our lethal fighting force,” said Specialist Luis Bermudez-Lopez of the 1836th Transportation Company. “We are not limiting ourselves to our military occupational specialties, allowing for more Soldiers to be ready to take on the modern battlefield.”
