Move over driving schools – this summer in Hangzhou, ambitious students are trading steering wheels for remote controls as drone training courses surge in popularity.  

At local training centers, tech-savvy youth like computer science majors are mastering multi-rotor drones under expert guidance, aiming to earn licenses before graduation. Their goal? To capitalize on China's booming low-altitude economy.  

Facilities are evolving to meet demand, now featuring climate-controlled safety cabins that allow beginners to practice crash-free. Certification costs reflect the growing market:  

Basic visual-line-of-sight training starts at 8,800 yuan (20 days), while advanced fixed-wing instructor certification reaches 28,000 yuan (50 days).  

As drones transform from hobby to career path, China's students are getting ahead of the curve – quite literally – this summer break.