Defender of the Horizon: a conversation with the commander of the FPV drone workshop of the Nachtigall battalion

In the world of RBTNK, there are 6 characters who fight for victory together: Defender, Medic, Rescuer (front) and Volunteer, Journalist, Worker (rear). These superheroes among us: with their backgrounds, skills and superpowers - are different, but united by a common goal. We want the RBTNK community to know more about them. So in the new Superheroes section, we talk to our heroes about the important things: why they chose this role, what their mission is, their dreams and artifacts that help them hold on.

Today we are talking with Hanna, a friend of Obriy, a department commander in the engineering workshop of the Nachtigall unmanned systems battalion of the 20th operational brigade "Lyubart" of the 1st corps of the Azov Naval University.

Hi, Hanna. Tell us more about your work.

I am a department commander in the engineering workshop of the Nachtigall Unmanned Systems Battalion of the Lubart Brigade. We are engaged in improving the lives of FPV pilots on the ground: we configure drones, modify them to suit the needs of our pilots, test and determine for which tasks they are best used, make our own repeaters, our own ground stations, assemble transports to positions with ready-made drones, etc. It is my direct responsibility to ensure that all drones leave the workshop ready to perform tasks.

And a big part of my job is communicating with other departments that deal with drones. We are always looking for new interesting engineering solutions to constantly improve the range and "train" drones to work in special conditions (for example, despite electronic warfare).

What is your mission?

Improving the pilot's life on the ground. So that he can think about his task and his safety, and not about the drone settings. Every detail in this job matters. And now my daily mission is to work out all the details of FPV operation before they get to the ground.

And the global mission is to save as many of our lives as possible and destroy as many of the enemy's lives as possible.

"I work so that the pilot on the position can think about his task and his safety, not about the drone settings"

Why did you choose this role in the war?

It's more likely that she chose me, not me choosing her. I came as a pilot (and was the first girl in the unit), but the guys suggested that I start with the workshop. I was doing well and I felt like I was already in my place.

And what did you do in civilian life?

I drew cartoons and graphics for mobile applications, played sports, competed in bodybuilding competitions, and was a trainer at the gym.

How, in your opinion, can we build a bridge between the rear and the front?

Understanding that your rear can become the front tomorrow if you don't start acting is the main bridge between the front and the rear. And where there is this understanding, the abyss is not felt. Also, a good unifying factor is love and pride for something in common. So the formation of national consciousness and the revival of historical memory is also a wonderful bridge. 

"A good unifying factor between the rear and the front is love and pride for something in common"

What gives you faith and stubbornness?

Understanding that, thanks to my actions and the actions of my brothers and sisters, a time is approaching when we can all live, love, and dream in safety.

What are you dreaming about now?

About peace and security. Therefore, I try to make every effort to deter the enemy and disrupt his plans. I dream that we develop and implement new technologies before the enemy. I dream that my children do not know what Russia is.

"I dream that my children don't know what Russia is"

Tell me your favorite work story.

In fact, there are many good stories :) They are all about support and mutual assistance.

I remember my excitement after I spent two days assembling a drone-carrier of a repeater (although before that I didn’t know at all what it was and how it worked), and it worked perfectly in the test. Or once I found out somewhere around midnight that one of the critical elements of the drones was not working, and by morning the drones should already be in position in working order. And at midnight people whom I hardly knew helped to find these elements all over the city (and we found them).

There were many funny moments when I took my dog ​​with me to work or training. He is not enthusiastic about drones, but when the drone got lost somewhere in the field, the dog immediately ran to look for it.

What artifacts are always with you?

I always have my dog ​​with me, a chevron with the words "You wanted this land, so now blend in with it," a pink FPV remote control, and now your token.

What is the inscription on your badge?

These are the words of Lina Kostenko: “Winged birds don’t need soil.” For me, this saying symbolizes adaptability and the ability to achieve goals even in the absence of resources.

And lastly: if you could imagine becoming any character in the game, who would you choose?

In games I always chose archer or mage. Remote combat support. I think my role is the same now :)

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Text: Victoria Safronova

Photo: Artem Commandant

Style: Horizon