Ukrainian kids learn to fly drones for a future shaped by Russia's invasion
Summary
In a Ukrainian school near Kyiv, children of service members learn to fly and build drones in an after-school program. The lessons prepare them for future careers in technology and defense amid the ongoing war with Russia, where drones play a major role on the battlefield.Key Facts
- The school was damaged in a recent Russian drone attack, with repairs costing around $500,000.
- The nonprofit group Dignitas runs Tech Explorers, a free program teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through drone flying.
- Students learn to pilot first-person-view (FPV) drones, build drone frames using 3D printers, and repair drones.
- Drones cause about 90% of combat casualties in Ukraine’s war but are also used for medical evacuations, logistics, and civilian tasks like farming.
- Eduard, a 14-year-old student, is skilled enough to assist in teaching drone flying and has built his own drones.
- The program aims to equip children with technical skills for a future shaped by the war and to develop personal interests in new industries.
- Ukraine’s defense and tech industries have grown, with defense production expected to reach $55 billion in 2024 and the IT sector making up over 3% of GDP.
- Schools across Ukraine have added basic medicine and pre-military training to adapt to wartime needs, while Tech Explorers focuses on fostering passion and career opportunities.
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