Are there any GTA fans here? pic.twitter.com/fY3Pw3R0MQ
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) May 1, 2026
Ukraine shared a video of drone pilots training with “Grand Theft Auto V.”
The experience doesn’t replace real training, but is a good way to relax, officials said.
Gamers have skills that make them ideal candidates for being drone pilots.
When they’re not flying real first-person-view drones, some Ukrainian pilots are training inside “Grand Theft Auto V.”
Ukraine has often leveraged video games and simulators to train pilots, helping them build the hand-eye coordination needed for flying FPV drones. The crossover of skillsets has even made gamers ideal candidates for drone pilot jobs. See, mom? Playing video games isn’t a waste of time.
Ukraine’s defense ministry shared a post showing off training, asking, “Are there any GTA fans here?” Yes, many, but they’re trying to figure out if their gaming PC is going to be able to run “Grand Theft Auto VI.”