[Drones and CBRN emergency management: operational perspectives and integrated training models for health response.]

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies represent one of the most complex contexts for defense systems and public health. The use of drones now provides concrete tools to reduce direct personnel exposure, enhance environmental data collection, and optimize healthcare logistics. This paper analyzes the technological evolution of drones in the healthcare sector, highlighting the main types employed and their operational prospects in CBRN emergencies. A central section is devoted to the training of CBRN UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) operators, considered a strategic prerequisite for the effective integration of these technologies into safety and response protocols. Through a hypothetical/propositional approach, training models based on integrated modules, realistic simulations, and joint-force exercises are outlined, identifying the regulatory and organizational challenges that remain open. The conclusions emphasize the need for a unified training system capable of leveraging the expertise already present within Italian military structures and promoting inter-agency cooperation for a safer and more efficient response to CBRN emergencies.