Lviv will teach you how to design and produce UAVs: how to become a student

Lviv Polytechnic National University opens a new program — "unmanned aerial vehicles". Here they will teach you how to design UAVs, produce, maintain and operate them.

Who is launching a new educational course? NU "Lviv Polytechnic" and the company Culver Aviation, which is engaged in aerial photography and monitoring of the Earth's surface using UAVs of its own design, signed a memorandum of cooperation. Specialists of the company, which is part of the International Holding TECHIIA, will join the training of students.

What exactly will be taught in the program? The direction "unmanned aerial vehicles" in specialty No. 134" Aviation and rocket and space technology "starts with the new academic year at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and transport" Lviv Polytechnic " at the Department of oil and gas engineering and welding.

Students will be trained in three areas::

UAV design and production;UAV maintenance and operation;welding technologies in UAV production.

Culver Aviation will share its experience with students, invite them to internships in production, and conduct specialized courses and trainings. It will also teach you how to operate drones — students will be able to master an additional profession and get a certificate of a UAV operator.

In addition, representatives of the University promise that students will be able to gain additional competencies in remote sensing of the Earth, the basics of aerial photography, Meteorology and geodesy.

Why did you launch a new educational program? Drones are one of the most innovative technologies that businesses need in various industries: from the agricultural sector to construction and logistics, says Alexander Danilenko, CEO of Culver Aviation. According to him, despite the fact that Ukraine is a significant player in this market, there is a shortage of qualified specialists in the country.

How do I get on the course? The admission procedure consists of traditional stages for applicants. Until August 23, you need to register in your e-cabinet and upload your documents. When registering, you should specify:

educational institution — National University "Lviv Polytechnic";educational degree — "Bachelor";specialty-"aviation and rocket and space technology";educational program — "unmanned aerial vehicles".

Until August 29, rating lists of those who are recommended for enrollment under a state order will be published, and after September 2 — under a contract (the cost of training is 17.5 thousand UAH/year). After that, applicants will have several days to submit their original documents.