The first school of its kind opened in Russia, offering free drone piloting and 3D printing courses for 13‑18 year olds, starting classes on 26 September.
First of Its Kind in Russia
The school, formed by the charity Dobro i Delo with a governor’s grant, opened its doors on 26 September. It targets students aged 13 to 18, beginning with pupils from the Western District. The program runs for eight to nine months.
What Students Will Learn
Courses are free and cover basics of drone assembly, piloting, and 3D printing. Instruction uses both real aircraft and simulators. Admission is selective, based on fine‑motor and technical aptitude tests. Instructors are experienced trainers and former special‑forces participants.
Future Demand for Drone Skills
Mayor Yeghnij Naumov says that knowledge of drones meets high demand across construction, agriculture, and military fields. He stresses the hope that the skills students acquire will be useful in a peaceful future.
Russian Drones Strike Ukraine
Russian drones continue to target Ukraine. On the night of 30 September, 65 unmanned aerial vehicles were launched into Ukraine; 46 were shot down or disabled, and 19 hit their intended targets. A day later, a drone struck a home in Sumy region, killing a family of four. Additional attacks hit the village of Czernychczyna, 50 kilometres from the Russian border, destroying a residential building and leaving a family, including a six‑year‑old and a four‑year‑old, dead.
