PH Army reservist ranks 11th in int'l drone race in Australia

A Philippine Army reservist ranked 11th out of 76 drone pilots in the final round of the Military International Drone Racing Tournament held in Sydney, Australia, on March 14.

Private First Class Rex Froilan Gil competed in the First Person View (FPV) drone events, which test piloting agility, precision targeting, and tactical maneuvering.

“The performance of reservist PFC Rex Froilan Gil (Codename: RezFV) showcased the growing competence of the Philippine Army’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operators,” the Philippine Army said in a statement.

“As unmanned aerial systems continue to play an increasingly critical role beyond traditional intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, the Philippine Army remains committed to capacitating both its regular forces and reserve units to meet the demands of the fast-changing global security landscape,” it added.

The Army’s drone team also placed 5th in the 2025 Military International Drone Racing Tournament held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.—MCG, GMA Integrated News