Institutional development · Teaching, learning and curriculum · Sweden
KTH starts a drone school for civil defence this autumn
KTH Royal Institute of Technology is starting a drone school for civil defence this autumn, saying drone technology only works in a crisis when people know how to use it.
Why it matters: KTH is adding a civil defence drone school this autumn, citing a need for people able to use the technology in a crisis.
KTH said it is starting a drone school for civil defence this autumn.
According to KTH, a small drone can make a large difference when roads are blocked, power grids are damaged or medicines must arrive quickly.
KTH said the technology only works in a crisis if there are people who know how to use it, and gave this as the reason for starting the school.
Editor’s view
Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor
KTH has decided to start a drone school for civil defence this autumn, explaining that drones can only help in a crisis if people know how to use them.
