Air Force RPA Sensor Operator insignia is an original badge manufactured in the U.S.A. in accordance with applicable U.S. Government specifications.

Though no one is physically onboard, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have pilots and crew members located within control centers that are often thousands of miles away. As members of the crew on MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper vehicles, RPA Sensor Operators employ airborne sensors and sophisticated video imagery equipment to monitor airborne, maritime and ground objects. Conduct reconnaissance and surveillance of potential targets and areas of interest.

RPA Sensor Operators discriminate between valid and invalid targets using radar, electro-optical, low-light, infrared video imagery and other tracking systems. Assisting RPA pilots through all phases of mission, they provide close air support and real-time battle damage assessment, playing a vital role in ensuring missions succeed.

U.S. Air Force badges are uniform items approved by the U.S. Air Force that signify aviation ratings, special skills, professional qualifications, and serve as identifiers for personnel performing specific tasks.