Intelligence UAV operatorמפעיל כטמ"מ מודיעיני
What the Intelligence UAV operator role asks for, and what it holds
An intelligence UAV operator is a soldier in Military Intelligence who gathers visual intelligence by flying remotely piloted aircraft at low altitude.
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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.
Soldiers in the role gather visual intelligence with aircraft that fly close to the ground. They operate intelligence and technology systems to do this.
The operators are operational intelligence personnel. They work in teams in operational areas, together with other forces.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1General screening for Military Intelligence.
- 2Unit screening with group tests and personality tests, for those who pass the first stage.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training covers infantry weapons skills, operational planning, navigation and flying the aircraft. Some soldiers also learn technician and integration work, depending on their abilities and operational needs.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is in an operational unit that flies remotely piloted aircraft to gather visual intelligence.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A technological orientation, a technical sense, or experience flying model aircraft or drones.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Officers' course.
- Command and instruction roles.
- Professional development within the role.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Intelligence UAV operator role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Intelligence UAV operator?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Intelligence UAV operator?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. General screening for Military Intelligence. Unit screening with group tests and personality tests, for those who pass the first stage.
What does the training for Intelligence UAV operator hold?
Training covers infantry weapons skills, operational planning, navigation and flying the aircraft. Some soldiers also learn technician and integration work, depending on their abilities and operational needs.
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: Intelligence UAV operator
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.