Drone Academy

Drone flight simulator with cargo runs and scientific fieldwork

Vladyka Aleksandr Aleksandrovich · Released Apr 10, 2025

Reviews: Mixed; 40% of 105
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 9 months ago; Jan 14, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce RTX 3050; 6 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Drone Academy?

A free, single-player simulator set on the alien planet Kinerma, where pioneers are establishing a research station. You pilot a quadcopter through 14 missions involving aerial photography, deliveries, races, and rescue operations, using onboard and gimbal-mounted cameras.

For you if...

+you want flight lessons ranging from takeoff to advanced maneuvers
+you enjoy planning autonomous routes and assessing flight risks

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving flight without drone or cargo damage

Screenshots and trailer

Drone Academy system requirements

Minimum: GeForce RTX 3050, 6 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5600/Intel Core i5-13600K
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
Notes: Можно использовать контроллеры XBOX, PlayStation и другие контроллеры на ПО OpenTX/HTX

Does Drone Academy have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Drone Academy run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Russian.

Does Drone Academy use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam