Russian Parents Are Ready to Let Drones Walk Their Kids to School

In a country known for bold tech experiments, a new frontier is emerging: drone-powered parenting

According to a recent survey by GLONASS JSC and the National Technology Initiative Platform, over half of Russian adults say they’d trust autonomous drones to accompany their children to school, daycare, or even the local park.

Announced ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the findings reflect growing public acceptance of unmanned aerial vehicles in everyday life. Alexey Raykevich, CEO of GLONASS, says the appetite for automation goes far beyond the school run.

“People aren’t just imagining drones as safety escorts,” Raykevich explains. “They see them walking dogs, watering gardens, delivering groceries and gifts, even snapping photos while cycling or hiking—basically, being helpful when your hands are full.”

With public confidence rising and real-world pilots already underway, Russia’s drone tech sector is moving from proof-of-concept to lifestyle integration. The question isn’t whether drones will be part of daily life—it’s how soon they’ll become indispensable.