Pilot Application Training for Technical Trainees in Balıkesir University, Edremit Civil Aviation School

Within the scope of the UAVET Project, the UAV Maintenance and Repair Pilot Application Training Program was successfully completed in collaboration with universities and vocational education partners.

A total of 21 trainees from Balıkesir University Edremit Civil Aviation College participated in the training program, completing 20 hours face-to-face and 20 hours of distance learning. They were then awarded the UAVET Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Maintenance and Repair Certificate. The training included the following topics.

  • UAV systems
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance & repair
  • Electromechanical components
  • Documentation

The project also stands out with its open-access, video-based digital training content, shared via the UAVET YouTube Channel—supporting long-term learning and wider access to vocational education. This program marks an important step toward building a skilled, future-ready UAV workforce in the rapidly growing drone and aviation sector.