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What the Hovering drone systems operator role asks for, and what it holds
Hovering drone systems operators work with the Air Force balloon system, which supports control units, and track and analyze the data it collects.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The role is part of the Air Force balloon system, which uses observation balloons to support control units. Soldiers in the role monitor and track the data received through the system and analyze what it means.
Soldiers in the role also take part in launching and grounding the system. They gain technical knowledge by handling it.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 9-week course.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at Air Force bases in southern Israel.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Hovering drone systems operator role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Hovering drone systems operator?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Hovering drone systems operator?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Hovering drone systems operator hold?
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 9-week course.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Hovering drone systems operator
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.