Drone Classes Launch in September at Secondary Schools in Wrocław

As part of the classes, students will learn, among other things, how to pilot, build, and maintain drones, as well as how to work with technologies that are already transforming the job market today. “Drone classes” will be included in the new enrollment offerings for the 2026/2027 school year at:

School Complex No. 1 on Słubicka Street,
Logistics School Complex on Dawida Street,
Electronic Science School on Braniborska Street,
Aviation Science School on Kiełczowska Street.

Enrollment for secondary schools begins on May 18.

Wrocław supports the development of future-oriented skills

Wrocław is developing technical education, increasingly focusing on programs that combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills and future-oriented competencies, particularly in the field of modern technologies. This is also part of the city’s broader strategy.

Introducing new innovations into our schools is one of the key elements of the “Wrocław Drone Valley”—a project we have been implementing for a year that brings together scientific, business, military, and local government communities. Within this framework, educational programs related to unmanned technologies are being developed. Thanks to this, technical education in Wrocław is becoming even more closely linked to the rapidly growing industry and the real needs of the labor market. And these four schools are a perfect example of this; starting in September, they will offer young people a new, attractive program.

Michał Młyńczak, Vice Mayor of Wrocław

The “Wrocław Drone Valley” project is part of “Safe Wrocław”—a municipal initiative that promotes education in safety, crisis response, and the use of modern technologies to protect residents and the city’s infrastructure.

I am pleased that we are implementing another, very concrete phase of the “Wrocław Drone Valley”—a project I have consistently advocated for and which we are implementing step by step in Wrocław. This is an important initiative because drone technology is no longer the future, but a real tool supporting the city’s operations. Drones are increasingly used in urban surveillance, emergency response operations, incident analysis, and rapid on-site assessment where time and access to information are critical.

Ewa Wolak, City Councilor

“Drone Classes” in Four Secondary Schools

The new educational program covers topics essential for the work of an unmanned aerial vehicle operator. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the operation and maintenance of drones, as well as learn about solutions combining logistics and modern technologies.

The program also incorporates railway safety management systems in conjunction with the use of drones, enabling the development of competencies that meet the real-world needs of today’s industries.

At individual schools, the program will be developed based on the professions they already teach:

School Complex No. 1 – unmanned aerial vehicle operator as part of the IT technician program at Technical School No. 1.

At School Complex No. 1 on Słubicka Street in Wrocław, extracurricular classes on drone construction and operation have been organized for about 5 years, and the students have been successful. Among other achievements, they won first and second place in the international “Game of Drones” competition in 2024. In 2025, they repeated this result. One of the students was named the best drone operator among Polish participants in the competition.

We combine classroom learning with hands-on practice, modern equipment, and the acquisition of professional certifications. From the very beginning, students are exposed to technology used today in many industries. They learn not only theory but, above all, practical skills—they design, build, program, and test drones. Classes organized in collaboration with the Wrocław University of Technology are also an important part of the program, allowing students to become familiar with the engineering environment while still in school.

Paweł Kowalów, Director of School Complex No. 1 in Wrocław

Logistics School Complex – Logistics in the Polish Armed Forces with drone operation (in the military training department for logistics technicians) and Railway Safety Management Systems with drone operation in the professions of rail transport electrical power technician and railway transport technician.

During their studies, students explore the world of drones—learning about their construction, operation, and safe use. They gain knowledge about various categories of drones and prepare for the A1/A3 and A2 exams. They also learn practical piloting, including FPV drones, and how to work with modern industry systems and applications.

Stella Gazdulska, Director of the Logistics School Complex in Wrocław

Starting September 1, 2026, additional drone classes will be introduced in the Rail Transport Electrical Power Technician and Railway Transport Technician programs as part of the innovation “Railway Safety Management Systems with Drone Operations.”

Electronic Educational Institutions – the “UAV Operator and Technician” innovation within the mechatronics technician program.

Starting in September, Electronic Educational Institutions, in collaboration with CPKZ, are introducing a new program in the mechatronics class. The program combines mechanics, electronics, and programming—everything needed to work with drones.

In addition to their vocational training, students will learn, among other things, how to fly drones and will prepare to obtain European A1/A3 and A2 licenses. They will also practice on simulators, FPV drones, and small drones weighing up to 250 g, as well as learn about their construction and operating principles. After graduation, students will also be able to obtain more professional STS-01 and STS-02 flight licenses and work with drones.

Krystyna Rozdzielska, a teacher implementing new technologies at EZN in Wrocław

Classes will last 10 hours per week for 5 years and will cover, among other things, the assembly and maintenance of their own drones, the design of airframes, and the analysis of flight parameters and performance.

Aviation Research Institute – an innovation in the automation technician program: drone operation.

Students learn about the construction and operating principles of drones, control systems, and technologies used in aviation and other industries. We always place a strong emphasis on practical training—simulator sessions, FPV flights, exercises in various conditions, and working with modern equipment. An important element is also learning about safety and the responsible use of technology. Students also learn how to diagnose and service the mechatronic systems used in drones. The drone program lasts 4 years and consists of 8 semesters of intensive training.

Jolanta Mazurkiewicz-Kaczyńska, Director of the Aviation Research Institute in Wrocław

In addition, High School No. III is already offering extracurricular classes on drone operation.

Students at Wrocław schools have been gaining knowledge and experience in this area for two years now—ranging from the basics of device construction to advanced piloting, programming, and flight data analysis, as well as elements of aviation law.

Continuation and Expansion of Activities

The introduction of innovation-focused classes is a continuation of the drone training programs at our schools that began in 2024. Since then, nine Wrocław schools have been equipped with drone kits, and students and teachers have begun specialized training. To date, approximately 300 students and teachers have benefited from the program.

Ewa Szczęch from the Education Department of the City of Wrocław

Wrocław schools have also received training equipment, including drones and FPV goggles, and some schools are collaborating with industry partners who provide training space and flight simulators. The city has allocated nearly half a million zlotys for these activities.