Programme
Erasmus+ KA220-VET - Cooperation Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training
About the Drone4Build Project
Drone4Build is an Erasmus+ KA220-VET Cooperation Partnership that brings together seven organisations from five European countries to develop training programmes and an open learning platform for using drones in building renovation and retrofitting.
Project at a Glance
Project Number
2025-1-DE02-KA220-VET-000362152
Duration
September 2025 - December 2027 (28 months)
Coordinator
Abstract Technology GmbH, Berlin, Germany
Countries
Germany, Spain, Greece, Italy, North Macedonia
Why Drone4Build?
Europe's construction sector faces a dual challenge: a growing need for digital transformation and a persistent shortage of workers with the right skills. The EU Renovation Wave aims to double energy renovation rates, demanding millions of professionals equipped with new technologies. Yet vocational training has not kept pace with rapidly evolving tools like drones, BIM, and digital twins.
Drone4Build bridges this gap by creating purpose-built training resources, validated by industry stakeholders and aligned with the European Digital Competence Framework, the EU Green Deal, and Construction 5.0 principles.
How We Work: Five Work Packages
WP1
Project Management & CoordinationAbstract Technology
Project Management & Coordination
Abstract Technology
Ensures quality delivery, financial management, partner coordination, and reporting to the Erasmus+ National Agency throughout the project lifecycle.
WP2
Digital Skills Ecosystem for DronesK&S Centre
Digital Skills Ecosystem for Drones
K&S Centre
Produces the strategic skills report, organises stakeholder validation workshops across all partner countries, and develops the drone competency framework mapped to DigComp 3.0.
WP3
Training Programme DevelopmentFLC
Training Programme Development
FLC
Designs blended curricula with face-to-face and online components, covering drone operations, data processing, safety, and regulatory compliance for EQF level 4-5 construction professionals.
WP4
Pilot Testing & Train-the-TrainerIIPLE
Pilot Testing & Train-the-Trainer
IIPLE
Delivers pilot courses in each partner country and conducts train-the-trainer workshops, producing guidelines for Europe-wide rollout of drone training in VET institutions.
WP5
Industry Collaboration & SustainabilityPEDMEDE
Industry Collaboration & Sustainability
PEDMEDE
Engages construction companies, manufacturers, policymakers, and associations through round tables, hackathons, and dissemination events. Builds an EPALE community of practice for long-term sustainability.
Aligned with EU Priorities
Drone4Build directly supports the EU Digital Strategy, the Renovation Wave, and the Green Deal. The project builds on proven methodologies from projects such as Construction Blueprint, BIM4D, ET4Digital, and TRITON, whilst contributing to the European Skills Agenda and the Pact for Skills in Construction.