Swiss Army Integrates Drone Technology with Traditional Equestrian Units

Swiss Army combines horses and high-tech drones

Horses have always been used by the Swiss Army. Now the animals are being combined with the latest technology – drones. Today, drones – like horses in the past – are part of warfare. A small group of recruits is now learning to use both in a special training programme by the Swiss army. Their job: to monitor terrain as mounted patrols. The interaction between animal and drone has to be practised. All new things are initially frightening for a horse, so it must first get used to the drone, say...

By Lioudmila Clot (video), SRF