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Ukrainian Drone Simulator Aims to Educate, Not Recruit

2/6/2026

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The Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator (UFDS) is a first-person drone training program, priced about $30, adapted from Ukrainian armed forces.
Vlad Plaksin, CEO of the Drone Fight Club Academy, stresses its educational aim and notes ethical concerns about realism.
UFDS provides basic drone knowledge and avoids revealing sensitive tactics, unlike traditional military recruitment games.
The title currently attracts about 50 daily players, with competitions planned to raise its popularity.

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Story summary

The Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator (UFDS) is a first-person drone training program, priced about $30, adapted from Ukrainian armed forces.
Vlad Plaksin, CEO of the Drone Fight Club Academy, stresses its educational aim and notes ethical concerns about realism.
UFDS provides basic drone knowledge and avoids revealing sensitive tactics, unlike traditional military recruitment games.
The title currently attracts about 50 daily players, with competitions planned to raise its popularity.