Top-Rated Drone School in Arakawa Opens New Weekly Program for Children; Now Accepting First Students for October 2026 Launch

A journey of inquiry-based learning that begins with the excitement of flight.

A drone school with the #1 review rating in Arakawa, Tokyo, is launching a new weekly program exclusively for children.

Skybrex Inc. (Headquarters: Arakawa, Tokyo; CEO: Yusuke Hiraiwa) is launching "Skybrex KIDS DRONE Nishiogu School." This transitions their previous one-off drone workshops, which attracted over 100 parent-child pairs, into a full-fledged weekly school. Enrollment for the first cohort begins today for the October 2026 opening. The program is for students from 1st-grade elementary to 3rd-grade junior high school. It will provide a STEAM-based curriculum where students experience programming, aerodynamics, and aerial photography through "play." The curriculum is supervised by "Drone Up," a company operating 11 schools in the Kansai region, and classes are kept small with a maximum of four students. To commemorate the opening, a special 4-part campaign is being offered to the first 20 enrollees.

Launched in Response to Parental Demand for a Regular Program Our school previously held one-off workshops like the "Drone Assembly Class" and "Arakawa Machi-Zemi," with over 100 children and parents participating in 2025 alone. The most common feedback was a desire for a regular class, not just single events. Witnessing the children's deep engagement and responding to these clear requests from parents, we decided to establish a school where students can attend weekly for continuous growth.

Proven Curriculum from Kansai's Experienced "Drone Up" Comes to Arakawa The school's curriculum is supervised by "Drone Up," a children's drone school brand with 11 locations in Kansai aiming for national expansion. We adopt their systematic program, proven by their experience with many students, and operate as a certified school. This is combined with our local track record—earning the #1 review rating for drone schools in Arakawa (based on an independent ranking survey of Google reviews as of June 2026)—and the instructional expertise from our "JUAVAC Drone Expert Academy Tokyo Satellite School," which offers one-on-one support for adults seeking national certification. Our unique strength is this blend of a "proven supervised curriculum × top-rated local instruction."

Why Drones for Children Now? The Japanese government is making "the ability to learn digital skills" mandatory for children. Following the introduction of compulsory programming education in elementary schools in 2020, the subject "Information" was added to the Common Test for University Admissions in January 2025, becoming a requirement mainly for national and public universities. As society rapidly digitizes, a higher level of digital literacy will be expected of today's elementary students when they become adults. Drones are an excellent tool for STEAM education, a concept promoted by the Ministry of Education. A single drone allows for interdisciplinary learning across five domains:

- S (Science): Experience the wonders of air and wind. Why does it fly? - T (Technology): Learn about drone operation and sensor mechanisms. - E (Engineering): How to fix it? Develop problem-solving skills through ingenuity. - A (Art): Create cool aerial shot compositions and learn the rules. - M (Mathematics): Fly the drone using calculations of distance, angles, and programming.

While games and videos are confined to a screen, a drone physically hovers in front of the student. They think, "Why did it crash?", plan, test, and revise. This immersive engagement fosters real, future-ready skills.

Three Key Features of Skybrex KIDS DRONE 1. Inquiry-Based Curriculum that Turns "Play" into "Learning" Starting with the fun of flying, the curriculum progresses to automated flight through programming, aerial photography, and distance/angle calculations. We offer a story-driven annual curriculum for gradual growth over one year, from October 2026 to September 2027.

2. Individualized, Small-Group Instruction from a Nationally Licensed Founder Founder Yusuke Hiraiwa, who holds a First-Class Unmanned Aircraft Operator License (National Qualification), oversees the program. With a maximum of four students per class, instruction is tailored to each child's level. Equipment also steps up with their level, from "SKY FIGHT (Beginner) → Tello (Intermediate) → CODING DRONE (Advanced)."

3. Visible Growth for Parents' Peace of Mind We provide concrete feedback on your child's progress through LINE growth reports (sent every 2-3 months coinciding with badge promotions), regular parent-teacher meetings, and 2-3 presentations per year, eliminating concerns about not knowing what happens in the classroom.

Fostering Sustained Interest and a Passion for the Future We have designed systems to keep children motivated, such as a level-up badge system (Stages 1-13), drone races, and in-class competitions. Furthermore, our school has been operating as the Tokyo branch of the "Japan Drone Shoot Association" since April 2026, offering opportunities to compete in tournaments for the new sport "Drone Shoot." In the future, we will provide consistent support for students aiming for drone certifications (private and national).

A Safe and Secure Environment for Children and Parents - Flights conducted in a dedicated indoor space / Maximum of 4 students per class. - Covered by third-party liability insurance. - All equipment is provided by the school, so students can come empty-handed. No need to buy a drone. - Flexible class rescheduling, no cancellation fees, and a fixed schedule for easy planning.

Courses and Fees (tax included) - Twice a month: ¥9,900/month (Weekday + Saturday classes available) - Three times a month: ¥13,900/month (Most popular) - Four times a month: ¥16,800/month (From ~¥4,200 per class) Enrollment fee is ¥11,000. The monthly fee includes all costs for equipment, computers, textbooks, facility use, and system management. There are no extra fees for materials or drone maintenance.

Opening Campaign | 4 Major Benefits for the First Cohort (Limited to first 20 people, until end of Sept. 2026) 1. Enrollment fee halved: ¥11,000 → ¥5,500 2. Friend/Sibling discount: An additional ¥1,000 off for simultaneous enrollment of 2 or more (Enrollment fee becomes ¥4,500) 3. September Only - Free Trial Class: Choose one free trial from 22 available slots. 4. October tuition also halved: First month's fee for any course is 50% off.

A Message from the Founder (Yusuke Hiraiwa, CEO of Skybrex Inc.) "As a father of two myself, my concept is 'a classroom I would want my own children to attend.' I focus on connecting with and supporting each student individually. Inspection, disaster prevention, logistics, aerial photography—the possibilities for drones are endless in the era these children will live in. Without being told to 'study,' they naturally learn science, math, and programming while being engrossed in what they do. From here in Arakawa and Nishiogu, I want to nurture the children who will shape the future."

Official Website: https://skybrex.jp/kids-drone-arakawa/