1st RPV Co

The 1st RPV Company (1st RPV Co) was established in the late 1970s as one of the U.S. Army's pioneering remote piloted vehicle (RPV) units. Initially tasked with testing and operational evaluation of early unmanned aerial systems, the company played a critical role in integrating drone reconnaissance into Army doctrine. Throughout the 1980s, the 1st RPV Co participated in multiple training exercises and demonstrations, showcasing the potential of real-time battlefield surveillance. Their efforts laid the groundwork for the widespread adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in modern military operations.