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Drones and women's power: Esslingen is fighting a shortage of skilled workers!
Andrea Nahles visited Esslingen to discuss drones and the shortage of skilled workers. New training programs in focus.
Drones and women's power: Esslingen is fighting a shortage of skilled workers!
The use of drones is not only increasing, but is also becoming an indispensable component in many industries. This recently became clear during a visit by Andrea Nahles, CEO of the Federal Employment Agency, to the Netze BW training and further education center in Esslingen. As part of her summer tour through Baden-Württemberg, her focus was on innovative approaches to combating the shortage of skilled workers, with drone technology playing a central role in making the world of work more efficient. According to reports from Stuttgart News It is not only a sensible solution for securing skilled workers, but also an opportunity to integrate women and refugees into the world of work.
Tobias Hockun, electronics engineer for operational technology and also a drone pilot, shared his personal experiences with the technology and confirmed that modern drones are smaller, more maneuverable and easier to handle compared to older models. “Drones have made my everyday work much easier,” said Hockun. This reflects the general trend that unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming increasingly important.
Drone pilot training
The growing need for professional drone pilots was also reflected in Netze BW's training approach. The drone pilot qualification has a modular structure and includes five modules that teach basic and specialized skills. This starts with the safe control of drones, but also extends to specific applications in various industries. In order to be able to take part in the advanced modules, an EU A2 remote pilot certificate is required, which is also offered during the training. The content includes, among other things, the legal situation, meteorology and flight operations, with the modules being carried out on site over a period of one day. Participants can register directly via the website - a simple step for external companies wanting to enter this promising sector. Further information about this form of training is provided Networks BW.
Drone industry on the rise
The drone industry in Germany is experiencing a real upswing. This is proven by the latest data from the UAS industry monitor of the Federal Association of the German Aerospace Industry (BDLI), which shows significant growth rates in the area of civil and military drone technologies. Compared to the previous year, the industry recorded sales growth of 9% and employment growth of 23%. In addition, the export quota has risen to an impressive 22%. These figures make it clear that Germany is at a crucial point in establishing an independent, promising sector in the drone industry. Marie-Christine von Hahn, General Manager of the BDLI, emphasizes that the integration of artificial intelligence and increasing acceptance among the population are important factors for this development. The military sector in particular, promoted by geopolitical tensions, is taking up ever-increasing space ESUT reported.
Overall, one thing is clear: the future of drones in the world of work and industry promises to be exciting. With the right training and further education opportunities, the challenges of the skills shortage can be addressed, while at the same time the variety of applications increases efficiency and effectiveness in many sectors.