Story by: SFC (R) Steven Cooper
Photos by: CW4 (R) Brian Harris

In an unprecedented display of discipline and technology, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets from across Fulton County gathered for a groundbreaking Drone and Drill Competition. The event was held at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Ga. on January 27-2024. It showcased the fusion of traditional military drill precision with cutting-edge drone maneuvers. The competition featured two distinct components, challenging Cadets to showcase their skills both on the ground and in the air. The competitions were conducted simultaneously. While the Cadets were demonstrating synchronized movements and impeccable attention to detail during the Drill competition; their counterparts piloted drones through a series of intricate challenges, navigating obstacles testing their piloting and coding skills.

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