Ukrainian schoolkids are learning how to fly drones, because 'we don't know how long this war will last'

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Wooden boards cover shattered windows at a school near Kyiv, damaged by a Russian drone attack.
An after-school program called Tech Explorers, run by the nonprofit Dignitas, teaches children of Ukrainian service members about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The program focuses on teaching students how to fly, build, and repair FPV drones, a critical technology in the current conflict.
FPV drones are now estimated to account for 90% of casualties on both sides of the war and are also used in civilian sectors.
Students use simulators, 3D printers to build drone frames, and fly miniature drones in basement challenges.
A 14-year-old student, Eduard, has become proficient in drone piloting and is now assisting with teaching.
Instructors believe the program provides valuable skills for children in a country significantly impacted by war, preparing them for future professions.
Ukraine's defense and technology industries are increasingly important national economic assets.
Unlike some war-related school curriculum, Tech Explorers focuses on individual passions rather than necessity.

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