Five Priority Skill Domains
Operational and flight skills, technical and sensor knowledge, data processing and digital integration, BIM workflow integration, and business and organisational skills were identified as the core capability areas.
Project Deliverables
Project Results & Deliverables
Drone4Build produces open-access research, frameworks, and training resources to advance drone skills in Europe's construction sector. Here you can explore our published outputs and what is coming next.
A2.1 Strategic Report on Drone Skills in the Construction Sector
PublishedWP2Lead: K&S CentreDelivered: March 2026
This strategic analysis maps the skills landscape for drone technology in construction, with a focus on renovation and retrofitting. Developed through desk research, expert contributions, and cross-country stakeholder input, the report identifies capability gaps and sets out a technology roadmap for the sector.
Three-Phase Roadmap
The report defines a phased pathway from current operational adoption through integrated BIM and digital-twin workflows to longer-term autonomous and advanced BVLOS-enabled ecosystems.
EU Regulatory Analysis
The study reviews the EASA regulatory landscape across partner countries, covering Open, Specific, and Certified categories relevant to construction drone operations.
A2.2 - Integrated Report on Stakeholder Engagement Workshops
PublishedWP2Lead: K&S CentreDelivered: July 2026
This integrated report consolidates the evidence from five national stakeholder engagement workshops conducted in May 2026. Construction professionals, drone operators, VET trainers, and researchers validated the A2.1 strategic report findings, confirmed skills gaps, and provided actionable recommendations for the training curriculum and competency framework. The report also proposes a modular training programme architecture comprising four training courses, each structured into basic and advanced modules, along with a dedicated programme for trainers to be developed in WP4.
Cross-Country Validation
126 stakeholders across five countries confirmed priority skills needs and training expectations.
Curriculum Architecture
Four courses with basic and advanced modules, plus a dedicated train-the-trainer programme.
Strategic Report Improvements
Evidence-driven refinements to A2.1, including differentiated country readiness analysis.
A2.3 - Drone Competency Framework aligned with DigComp 3.0
PublishedWP2Lead: Hellenic DronesDelivered: July 2026
The third and integrative output of WP2, this evidence-based framework defines the essential skills, knowledge, and competencies required for construction professionals engaged in drone-enabled workflows. Aligned with DigComp 3.0, EASA regulatory categories, and EQF proficiency levels 3-5, it serves as the structural backbone of the Drone4Build VET curriculum.
6 Domains, 24 Areas, 80+ Descriptors
A comprehensive competency mapping matrix covering technical, digital, and professional dimensions.
DigComp 3.0 Aligned
Cross-referenced with the 2025 European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens.
EQF Levels 3-5
Proficiency descriptors mapped to the European Qualifications Framework for VET recognition.
WP3 - Drone4Build Training Programme & Curriculum
In ProgressWP3Lead: FLCBegin: July 2026
Blended Learning Curriculum Development
Building directly on the competency framework (A2.3) and workshop recommendations (A2.2), the consortium is now developing a blended learning curriculum. The programme combines face-to-face workshops with interactive online modules delivered through the Drone4Build e-learning platform, covering drone operations, photogrammetric data processing, regulatory compliance, and BIM integration for renovation and retrofitting.
4 Courses, 8 Modules
Basic and advanced modules across all competency domains, from flight operations to thermal analysis.
Multilingual Delivery
Training content in English, German, Spanish, Greek, Italian, and Macedonian.
Interactive E-Learning
Course delivery on platform built on open source technology: OpenEdx with gamified assessments and practical exercises.
Coming Next
The next delivery cycle translates the research and workshop findings into practical training, certification references, and collaborative dissemination outputs.
WP4 Pilot Testing & Train-the-Trainer
Planned2027
Pilot courses in each partner country followed by train-the-trainer workshops to build sustainable VET capacity for drone education across Europe.
WP5 Industry Collaboration & Sustainability
OngoingOngoing
Round-table discussions, hackathons, and dissemination events engaging construction companies, manufacturers, policymakers, and associations.
Project Timeline
September 2025
Project start and consortium formation
February 2026
Kick-off meeting in Berlin
March 2026
R2.1 strategic report published
May 2026
A2.2 stakeholder workshops completed in all five partner countries
July 2026
WP2 closure and WP3 curriculum development begins
September 2026
In-person consortium meeting in Madrid
2027
Pilot delivery, train-the-trainer rollout, and dissemination phase
December 2027
Project completion