“Today, we are taking the first step toward building a comprehensive ecosystem for school-level unmanned education. Our goal is to train teachers and provide them with tools, methodologies, and hands-on practice so they can independently develop UAS and drone soccer programs in their schools,” said Dmitry Ivanov, Head of Drone Tech Center.
The one-day seminar program combined theoretical and practical components. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of unmanned aerial systems, global and Kazakhstan-specific industry trends, safety and regulatory requirements, and also completed hands-on flight training using professional simulators and training drones in a controlled environment. Special attention was given to methodologies for organizing extracurricular clubs, elective courses, and project-based learning using drones.
“This seminar became my first and very important introduction to the world of drones. I gained essential foundational knowledge that allows me to start even without having drones available, and I can already spark interest in this field among my students. It is a promising and highly engaging area that opens up significant opportunities for education and future careers,” shared Dina Malikovna, a teacher at Gymnasium No. 2.
The seminars were attended by educators from 114 schools and 34 colleges in Astana, in line with the pilot group plan. The program’s main objectives were to enhance teachers’ competencies, build a professional community, and provide methodological support to educational institutions planning to launch drone-related programs.
“Today’s seminar made a strong impression and fully meets the demands of the time. Drone technologies open up broad opportunities to increase students’ interest in learning. We sincerely thank the organizers for showcasing modern fields and opening new perspectives for us,” noted Gulsina Serikkizy, a teacher at School-Lyceum No. 35.
The program was implemented by Drone Tech Center at Astana Hub in partnership with the Astana City Youth Education Center, the Astana City Education Department, companies Aeroo and DronED, as well as the Kazakhstan Drone Soccer Association. In 2026, the organizers plan to launch a full ToT Level 1 course for teachers, develop methodological toolkits for schools, expand the program to colleges and regions, and pilot drone soccer and educational UAS laboratories. A national educational forum on unmanned aerial systems is also scheduled for 2026.
“Today, we are taking the first step toward building a comprehensive ecosystem for school-level unmanned education. Our goal is to train teachers and provide them with tools, methodologies, and hands-on practice so they can independently develop UAS and drone soccer programs in their schools,” said Dmitry Ivanov, Head of Drone Tech Center.
The one-day seminar program combined theoretical and practical components. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of unmanned aerial systems, global and Kazakhstan-specific industry trends, safety and regulatory requirements, and also completed hands-on flight training using professional simulators and training drones in a controlled environment. Special attention was given to methodologies for organizing extracurricular clubs, elective courses, and project-based learning using drones.
“This seminar became my first and very important introduction to the world of drones. I gained essential foundational knowledge that allows me to start even without having drones available, and I can already spark interest in this field among my students. It is a promising and highly engaging area that opens up significant opportunities for education and future careers,” shared Dina Malikovna, a teacher at Gymnasium No. 2.
The seminars were attended by educators from 114 schools and 34 colleges in Astana, in line with the pilot group plan. The program’s main objectives were to enhance teachers’ competencies, build a professional community, and provide methodological support to educational institutions planning to launch drone-related programs.
“Today’s seminar made a strong impression and fully meets the demands of the time. Drone technologies open up broad opportunities to increase students’ interest in learning. We sincerely thank the organizers for showcasing modern fields and opening new perspectives for us,” noted Gulsina Serikkizy, a teacher at School-Lyceum No. 35.
The program was implemented by Drone Tech Center at Astana Hub in partnership with the Astana City Youth Education Center, the Astana City Education Department, companies Aeroo and DronED, as well as the Kazakhstan Drone Soccer Association. In 2026, the organizers plan to launch a full ToT Level 1 course for teachers, develop methodological toolkits for schools, expand the program to colleges and regions, and pilot drone soccer and educational UAS laboratories. A national educational forum on unmanned aerial systems is also scheduled for 2026.
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