The government has approved a decree that will allow the creation of certified private schools to train drone operators.
This was announced by Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.
“The need for professional drone operators is constantly growing. There is a demand for this profession in military units, so we need educational institutions to provide quality knowledge,” explained Fedorov.
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, dozens of private training centers for UAV pilots have sprung up, but their activities are not regulated. So now, educational institutions can get a certificate and officially train drone operators.
To obtain a license, an institution must:
- provide training in drone management or manufacturing;
- have at least three drones for practical training;
- develop training programs for pilot training:
- engage at least three certified instructors to teach.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, noted that certification would make it easier for trained drone operators to obtain a relevant military specialty.
In addition, Ukraine will produce 1.5 million drones by the end of 2024. Ukraine’s missile program is also developing, and the industry is reaching “significant production volumes” of artillery systems and armored vehicles.
