From Cap to Drone: Bilohorodska Community Resident Converts Plastic Bottle Caps into FPV Drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces
A simple idea with big meaning: ordinary plastic caps are collected for recycling, and the funds raised are used to purchase FPV drones and components for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is how the volunteer initiative "Kryshka FPV-shka" operates.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Who’s behind it
The project’s founder is Andriy Miroshnychenko, a resident of the Bilohorodska territorial community, civic activist, volunteer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Project page on Facebook: Kryshka FPV-shka.
How it works
Participants collect plastic caps that are handed over for recycling. The proceeds are used to purchase FPV drones or components for them. Anyone can join in several ways: simply collect caps at home, place a collection container in their establishment, or install a “Heart of Goodness” installation at a school, condominium association (OSBB) or public space.
Transparency — a principled position
The project is deliberately implemented through an FOP (individual entrepreneur), not a public organization or charitable foundation. Taxes are paid on every kilogram of caps, on each purchased container and heart — officially, to the manufacturers’ accounts. In this way the initiative supports not only the army but also the state budget. All reporting is published on the project’s Facebook page.
After victory — rehabilitation of veterans
When the war ends, the project’s efforts will be directed toward assistance, treatment and rehabilitation of wounded defenders.
Next step — social entrepreneurship
The initiative is developing in two stages. The first — opening a small workshop for recycling caps and running masterclasses for children and adults. The second — setting up production of furniture and public amenity elements from recycled plastic under a Ukrainian brand. Employment priority will be given to veterans with amputations and people with disabilities.
“We keep moving forward — join us and spread the word about the project”
– Andriy Miroshnychenko, founder of the project “Kryshka FPV-shka”
Contacts
📞 +38 063 990 64 22
✈️ Telegram: @SortuYou
📘 Facebook: Kryshka FPV-shka
