They sit in dark rooms with glowing screens, waiting. They have unmatched hand-eye coordination; their controls are often mere extensions of their bodies. They stalk their enemies from great distances. They are ultra-competitive.

The similarities between drone pilots and gamers—specifically, those who play first-person-shooter games—are uncanny. A recent documentary, Drone, examines the complexities and implications of 21st century warfare. Part of the film focuses on how U.S. officials are currently recruiting future drone pilots. It's a job that requires a skillset outside of a traditional military physique, so recruiters head to gaming conventions in search of new talent.

You can watch a nine-minute segment of the documentary below, which first appeared on The Guardian this morning:

Click here to read Tom Junod's August 2012 feature, "The Lethal Presidency of Barack Obama."

John Hendrickson Deputy Editor John Hendrickson is the Deputy Editor of Esquire.com, where he oversees the site's 24/7 news operation as well as all politics coverage.

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