Robotics and drones technicianטכנאי רובוטיקה ורחפנים (רוט”ר)
What the Robotics and drones technician role asks for, and what it holds
A robotics and drones technician operates and maintains the drones and robotic systems used by the ground forces.
Combat supportTechnology and MaintenanceProfile 64+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- 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 maintain the drone and robotics systems in use in the ground forces. They also support operational activity and provide technical solutions in the field.
The role also leads a new technology field within the corps.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1A secondary screening
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 5 weeks. It covers operating civilian, military and attack drones, then micro robotics with the operation and maintenance of robotic systems, then remote driving systems for engineering vehicles and armored personnel carriers, including their control and communication systems.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve in special units, collection battalions, regional laboratories and repair echelon units.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Robotics and drones technician role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Robotics and drones technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Robotics and drones technician?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. A secondary screening.
What does the training for Robotics and drones technician hold?
The course lasts 5 weeks. It covers operating civilian, military and attack drones, then micro robotics with the operation and maintenance of robotic systems, then remote driving systems for engineering vehicles and armored personnel carriers, including their control and communication systems.
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: Robotics and drones technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.