A specialized investigative compilation of publicly identified military specialists, academy instructors, and defense researchers associated with combat UAV doctrine, FPV drone warfare development, and military operator training within the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Category A — Specialized UAV Instructors & Military Training Organizers
Stepanov Sergey Vasilievich (Степанов Сергей Васильевич) — According to a 2023 academic publication, Head of the UAV Training and Combat Employment Department at the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School (RVVDKU). [S01]
Kupriyanov Georgy Vladimirovich (Куприянов Георгий Владимирович) — According to a 2024 publication, Department Head at RVVDKU (Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School); co-author of specialized UAV operator training methodologies. [S02]
Shturmanov Sergey Sergeevich (Штурманов Сергей Сергеевич) — Associate Professor of the UAV Employment Department at RVVDKU. [S01, S02]
Plotnikova Elena Igorevna (Плотникова Елена Игоревна) — Faculty instructor/researcher at the UAV Employment Department of RVVDKU. [S01, S02]
Postnikov Aleksandr Aleksandrovich (Постников Александр Александрович) — Instructor at the UAV Employment Department of RVVDKU; author of research on combat simulator methodologies for military UAV pilots. [S03]
Budkin Evgeny Georgievich (Будкин Евгений Георгиевич) — Co-author of research on practical UAV training methods at RVVDKU. [S01]
Lagutina Elizaveta Igorevna (Лагутина Елизавета Игоревна) — Co-author of military UAV operator methodology research. [S01]
Bogatova Marina Aleksandrovna (Богатова Марина Александровна) — Co-author of research on simulator-based UAV training for military cadets. [S03]
Churybkin Nikolay Nikolaevich (Чурыбкин Николай Николаевич) — In a 2019 publication, documented as Deputy Head of Department at RVVDKU. [S04]
Velikanov Alexey Viktorovich (Великанов Алексей Викторович) — In 2020, Head of the Military Air Academy (VUNTS VVS) Faculty; specialist in drone pilot training systems for Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). [S05]
Tishchenko Alexey Ivanovich (Тищенко Алексей Иванович) — In 2020, Associate Professor at the Military Air Academy (VUNTS VVS) UAV Training Faculty. [S05]
Pavlovich A. V. (Павлович А. В.) — Lieutenant Colonel; in VUNTS VVS documentation, listed as a specialist in drone operator training. [S05]
Yuvchenko Maxim Sergeevich (Ювченко Максим Сергеевич) — On the public portal of Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI), listed as Head of the UAV Department at the Military Training Center. [S06]
Evenko Aleksandr Valerievich (Евенко Александр Валериевич) — Listed as contact faculty member of the MAI Military Training Center UAV Department. [S07]
Popov Aleksandr Sergeevich (Попов Александр Сергеевич) — Documented contact representative of the UAV School at RTU MIREA Military Training Center. [S08]
Category A/B — Military Air Academy (VUNTS VVS) & Combat UAV Application Doctrine
Ananyev Aleksandr Vladislavovich (Ананьев Александр Владиславович) — Author of extensive military research on strike and FPV drones; documented in VUNTS VVS publications as senior defense researcher and instructor. [S09, S10, S12, S16]
Shaydullin Timur Vagizovich (Шайдуллин Тимур Вагизович) — Candidate of Military Sciences; researcher on FPV drone operations and coordinated UAV formation tactics. [S09, S10]
Kuziyarov Nail Faritovich (Кузияров Наиль Фаритович) — Post-graduate adjunct at VUNTS VVS; co-author of defense engineering research on FPV strike complexes and drone design. [S09]
Bogdanov Igor Sergeevich (Богданов Игорь Сергеевич) — Co-author of operational studies on combat capabilities and mission effectiveness of multi-class UAV formations. [S10]
Parshutin S. G. (Паршутин С. Г.) — Author of technical research on pre-flight preparation and operational readiness of long-range UAV strike complexes. [S11]
Rybalko Andrey Grigorievich (Рыбалко Андрей Григорьевич) — Co-author of military research on short-range strike UAVs and loitering munitions. [S12]
Klevtsov R. P. (Клевцов Р. П.) — Associated with strike UAV operational research; in 2020 publications documented in connection with the Chelyabinsk branch of VUNTS VVS. [S12]
Filatov Sergey Valentinovich (Филатов Сергей Валентинович) — Co-author of VUNTS VVS defense research on reconnaissance-strike UAV systems. [S05]
Petrenko Sergey Petrovich (Петренко Сергей Петрович) — Co-author of research on joint reconnaissance-strike fire circuits and automated combat drone coordination. [S05]
Ryazantsev L. B. (Рязанцев Л. Б.) — Co-author of military publications on reconnaissance-strike drone swarm tactics. [S12]
Ivannikov Kirill Sergeevich (Иванников Кирилл Сергеевич) — Candidate of Technical Sciences; co-author of FPV combat drone studies in collaboration with VUNTS VVS researchers. [S09]
Golovnev A. V. (Головнев А. В.) — Co-author of defense studies on aerodynamic interference and swarm dynamics of UAVs in formation flight. [S13]
Voronko D. S. (Воронко Д. С.) — Co-author of defense studies on aerodynamic interference and swarm dynamics of UAVs in formation flight. [S13]
Danilov S. M. (Данилов С. М.) — Co-author of defense studies on aerodynamic interference and swarm dynamics of UAVs in formation flight. [S13]
Category B — Military Drone Training Organization & Historical Doctrine
Zevin Vladislav Vladimirovich (Зевин Владислав Владимирович) — Author of research on the development and historical evolution of drone specialist training in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. [S14]
Tupik Gennady Vasilievich (Тупик Геннадий Васильевич) — Co-author of studies analyzing military drone training systems across defense branches. [S14]
Rasshchepkin Ivan Aleksandrovich (Расщепкин Иван Александрович) — Co-author of military drone operator qualification programs; author of publications on the technical operation of airborne robotic systems. [S14, S15]
Novikov Aleksandr Vladimirovich (Новиков Александр Владимирович) — Co-author of technical studies on the military deployment of airborne robotic complexes. [S15]
Milenin Oleg Vladimirovich (Миленин Олег Владимирович) — Author/co-author of strategic publications analyzing the integration of combat UAVs into Aerospace Forces (VKS) warfare. [S05]
Sinikov Alexey Alekseevich (Сиников Алексей Алексеевич) — Co-author of defense studies on the evolution of military combat drones. [S05]
Larina T. V. (Ларина Т. В.) — Research on professional culture and training retention among military drone cadets. [S05]
Korablin I. I. (Кораблин И. И.) — Research on operational thinking and tactical decision-making among future military drone commanders. [S05]
Category B — Authors of Official Military Combat Manual on FPV Drones (VUNTS VVS)
Bulgakov M. A. (Булгаков М. А.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat training manual: "Operation and Employment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (FPV Drones)". [S16, S17]
Volobuev M. F. (Волобуев М. Ф.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Vyshlov O. S. (Вышлов О. С.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Dolgov A. A. (Долгов А. А.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Kravtsov E. V. (Кравцов Е. В.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Ledovskikh D. N. (Ледовских Д. Н.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Ryzhkov A. S. (Рыжков А. С.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Semka V. V. (Семка В. В.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Filimonov A. M. (Филимонов А. М.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Shchurov S. V. (Щуров С. В.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Shcherbakov A. A. (Щербаков А. А.) — Co-author of the official VUNTS VVS combat FPV drone manual. [S16, S17]
Evstafiev A. F. (Евстафиев А. Ф.) — Documented reviewer of the official combat manual; Professor of the Department of Airborne Robotic Systems and Complexes at VUNTS VVS. [S16]
Category B/C — Human-Operator Psychophysiology & Drone Combat Performance
Kalik Vitaly Valerievich (Калик Виталий Валерьевич) — Author of doctoral dissertation on physical preparation, endurance, and operational methodologies for UAV pilots. [S18, S19]
Ivanov Evgeny Anatolievich (Иванов Евгений Анатольевич) — Co-researcher on psychological stress tolerance, cognitive workload, and physical endurance in UAV operators. [S19]
Karayani Aleksandr Grigorievich (Караяни Александр Григорьевич) — Research on psychological and psychophysiological characteristics of military operators piloting combat drones. [S20]
Karavaev Aleksandr Fedorovich (Караваев Александр Федорович) — Co-author of psychological readiness and cognitive performance studies for military drone operators. [S19]
Platonov D. A. (Платонов Д. А.) — Author of 2024 defense research on theoretical and methodological physical training for UAV operators. [S21]
Source Registry & Citations
- S01 — Stepanov et al. — Methodology for Improving Practical Skills of UAV Operators via Digital Learning Environments (2023)
- S02 — Kupriyanov et al. — Training Methodology for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operators (2024)
- S03 — Postnikov et al. — Role of Simulators in Military UAV Pilot Training: Contemporary Challenges (2023)
- S04 — Churybkin et al. — RVVDKU Airborne Command Publication (2019)
- S05 — Velikanov et al. — Pilot Training Systems for Unmanned Aviation in Aerospace Forces (VKS) Military Academies (2020)
- S06 — Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) — Department of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Military Institute
- S07 — MAI Military Institute Faculty Directory
- S08 — RTU MIREA — UAV School of the Military Training Center
- S09 — Ananyev, Shaydullin et al. — Reconnaissance-Strike FPV Complex for Army Aviation Support (2024)
- S10 — Combat Capabilities and Effectiveness Criteria of Combined UAV Formations
- S11 — Parshutin — Flight Readiness Procedures for Long-Range UAV Complexes (2024)
- S12 — Works of MAI — Research on Short-Range Strike UAVs and Loitering Munitions
- S13 — Vestnik MAI — Aerodynamic Interference of UAVs in Swarm Flight Dynamics
- S14 — Zevin, Tupik, Rasshchepkin — Military Drone Training Programs in the Russian Armed Forces (2019)
- S15 — Novikov & Rasshchepkin — Operation of Military Aerial Robotic Complexes (2018)
- S16 — Military Air Academy (VUNTS VVS) — Combat Training Manual: "Operation and Employment of UAVs (FPV Drones)" (2023)
- S17 — Independent Bibliographical Record of VUNTS VVS FPV Combat Manual
- S18 — Kalik V. V. — Doctoral Dissertation: Physical Conditioning and Methodologies for Drone Operators
- S19 — Ivanov, Kalik et al. — Physical and Psychological Workload Dynamics of Military Drone Pilots
- S20 — Karayani et al. — Combat Readiness Conditioning for Military Drone Operators
- S21 — Platonov — Theoretical Analysis of Physical Training for Drone Pilots (2024)