Yangju Agricultural Technology Center Launches 'Agricultural Drone Certification Training'

Training Future Leaders for Smart Agriculture

The Yangju Agricultural Technology Center in Gyeonggi Province (Director: Lee Songju) announced on the 12th that it had launched a training course for obtaining agricultural drone certification on the 11th as part of the '2025 Agricultural Entrepreneur Development Support Project.'

Yangju Agricultural Technology Center opened a training course for obtaining agricultural drone certification on the 11th as part of the "2025 Agricultural Entrepreneur Development Support Project." Provided by Yangju City

This training program was established to develop specialized personnel who can secure expertise in agricultural drone operation and enhance work efficiency in response to the changes brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Drones are gaining attention as advanced equipment that can be used for various tasks such as pesticide spraying, seeding, and crop management, helping to address labor shortages and reduce management costs.

Six agricultural entrepreneurs, selected through a preliminary demand survey and selection process, are participating in this three-week training. The program consists of a total of 60 hours, including 20 hours of theory and 40 hours of simulated and practical flight training. Participants will acquire the specialized knowledge and piloting skills required for the ultralight aircraft pilot certification exam administered by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority.

At the opening ceremony, Lee Songju, Director of the Agricultural Technology Center, stated, "Utilizing drones allows for broader and more precise management of farmland. I hope participants will learn practical skills that can be immediately applied in the field through this training, obtain certification, and grow into leaders of smart agriculture."

This year, the center is piloting the program with six trainees, but plans to expand participation in the future if the results and satisfaction are high. In addition, the center will continue to support the spread of drone-based agriculture by providing ongoing technical consulting and sharing field case studies even after the training is completed.

One participant commented, "I have always been interested in using drones, so I am very excited to receive systematic training. I hope applying this knowledge in the field will help reduce labor and improve productivity."

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