Zhang Bo stood at the edge of a classroom in Xizang, eyes bright with the promise of flight. He’d left his city life—and his family—behind to bring the power of technology to local children at the very start of their learning journey.
His mission? To make aerospace science more than just textbook theory. Through hands-on workshops, Zhang sparks curiosity: students calculate flight trajectories, assemble model rockets, and watch them soar against Xizang’s crisp mountain skies.
But he didn’t stop at classroom walls. Drones have become his most versatile tool on the plateau. He’s taught machines to sow seeds in remote fields, sprinkle fertilizer over terraced crops, and even herd yaks across vast grasslands. In one daring test, drones lifted heavy equipment to a mountaintop observatory—proof that altitude and rugged terrain can’t ground innovation.
What seems like playful experimentation is already reshaping daily life. Farmers report faster planting seasons, herders save hours trekking between pastures, and students in this remote region are dreaming bigger than ever.
Zhang’s journey is a reminder that when technology meets purpose, even the highest plateaus can transform. As his classroom echoes with laughter and the whir of propellers, the next generation in Xizang is learning to reach new heights—one drone flight at a time.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
