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Elevating force protection with tethered drones

A tethered drone hovers in the air during a training session aimed at teaching Airmen how to operate the equipment, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, Feb. 9, 2026. The 105th Airlift Wing is introducing these drones to elevate situational awareness and enhance the wing’s ability to respond to various types of situations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Post)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Sarah Post
VIRIN: 260209-Z-SE585-1005.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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