I found myself reading Airsoft Action this weekend and particularly enjoyed their feature piece on real-world drone technology. It’s great to see more innovation making its way into the airsoft world. As a team constantly exploring new ways to advance airsoft technology, we can see some exciting opportunities here. Imagine integrating drone support into AttackSense CQB arenas, following players through scenarios and capturing dynamic overhead footage. Beyond gameplay, drones could also be used to enhance safety, providing an aerial view to monitor player movements and ensure competitors are safe during intense matches.
Bringing Drone Tech Into CQB Arenas
Drones have huge potential in CQB environments, especially when paired with interactive training systems like AttackSense. The ability to capture dynamic overhead footage gives players and instructors a completely new perspective on gameplay. In a typical indoor arena, visibility can be limited, but a drone’s aerial view could provide valuable insights into movement, positioning, and team tactics that aren’t always obvious from ground level.
From a content perspective, the possibilities are just as exciting. Combining AttackSense reactive target systems with drone footage would make for incredible videos — whether it’s training sessions, competitive events, or social media highlights. Seeing targets light up in real time while players move through scenarios adds an extra cinematic element that showcases the energy and precision of the system.
Drones could also help site operators review sessions more effectively, analysing player flow and identifying areas for safety or layout improvements. For public events or tournaments, having a drone feed could support referees and staff in keeping an eye on gameplay, ensuring fair play and a safer experience for everyone involved.
Looking Ahead
At AttackSense, we’ve always believed that technology should make airsoft smarter, safer, and more engaging. Drone systems are another step toward that future — not just as a visual tool, but as part of a connected training environment. When combined with our reactive targets, shooter tracking and scoring systems, drones could become a valuable part of event coverage, performance analysis and immersive player experiences.
It’s great to see publications like Airsoft Action exploring these kinds of innovations, as it reflects a wider shift in the community toward more technical, data-driven play. We’re always experimenting with new ideas to enhance CQB training and competitive events, and it’s clear that aerial perspectives, automation and intelligent systems will play a big role in the next generation of airsoft arenas.