Turkistan Region to begin training agricultural drone operators

Turkistan Region to begin training agricultural drone operators

Starting from the new academic year, the Higher Agrarian and Technical College in Saryagash District, Turkistan Region, will begin training specialists in the remote operation of aerial systems. Graduates will learn to operate agricultural drones and will be able to obtain special licenses. The program will be launched under an agreement with a Chinese company that manufactures aircraft in the region. A total of 100 grants have been allocated for this purpose. The college has already purchased the necessary equipment, while its instructors have completed training in China. A specialized classroom will also be set up at the college. The institution is also developing a program that will allow drones to be controlled using VR goggles. In the future, the technology is planned to be used for treating agricultural land and assisting animals.

«For example, we are currently using VR headsets to learn how to operate and fly a drone. We are developing special software for this purpose. When we put them on, we can see everything from the drone’s perspective. This technology can also be used in livestock farming. For example, someone with no previous experience working with animals could put on a VR headset and acquire the necessary skills. They could observe an animal and provide assistance when needed,» said Temirlan Sizov, a student.