Drone war in Ukraine: Young people learn to fly for peace

Drone war in Ukraine: Young people learn to fly for peace

in Ukraine, where the war rages against Russia, drones conquer the battlefield! Andrey Pronin, a 44-year-old instructor, has already crashed over 100 drones while he taught his students at a drone school near Kiev. These students, including the 15-year-old Kemal, who cannot yet be collected to the military, learn how to control these flying devices to prepare for the use. During their exercises, they fly through mud covered with mud, with the drones being often damaged. But every hour of training, the drone transforms into an extension of the pilot's body, ready for use on the front.

The new elite of the drone pilots

The drone school is not only intended for active soldiers, but also attracts civilians who want to prepare for the war. Viktoria, a teacher, plans to pass on the knowledge of drone flight to her students in order to enable them to have a safe future. The course offered by Pronin and his partner Roman is a springboard to the new military elite in Ukraine. With a price of around 8,000 hrywnja (less than $ 200), it is an inexpensive way to escape military service and at the same time learn vital skills.

Ukraine has established itself as a pioneer in the drone war. Light FPV drones that cost less than $ 1,000 have already destroyed two thirds of the Russian tanks that cost millions. These drones can be equipped with different devices, from thermal imaging cameras to medical deliveries. But the danger remains: Even if drone pilots are hidden in a bunker, they are a popular destination for enemy drones looking for them.

The Ukrainian drone developers are constantly in contact with the front and adapt their models to the rapidly changing conditions. Hundreds of drones are produced every day in apartments, cellars and former factories. These developers are looking for financial support and emphasize that the best help is to finance the training of new pilots. With dozens of schools that work in all of Ukraine, drone pilots become a priority to strengthen Ukraine in the fight against Russia.