{"id":809,"date":"2024-10-14T16:48:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uavet.org\/web\/?p=809"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:02:13","slug":"the-first-workshop-was-successfully-completed-at-canakkale-onsekiz-mart-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uavet.org\/web\/the-first-workshop-was-successfully-completed-at-canakkale-onsekiz-mart-university\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Workshop was Successfully Completed at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Within the framework of the EU Erasmus+ KA220-VET programme carried out with the support of the National Agency, \u00c7anakkale Onsekiz Mart University successfully completed the first workshop that will contribute to the determination of occupational standards of technicians within the scope of the project titled \u2018Development of Vocational Skills of Electromechanical Technicians for Unmanned Aircraft Maintenance and Repair\u2019. The project, numbered 2023-1-TR01-KA220-VET-000151085, is coordinated by Bal\u0131kesir University in cooperation with \u00c7anakkale Onsekiz Mart University and Mellis Education Technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The workshop was hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture and was well attended by academia and sectoral leaders. In the opening session, \u00c7anakkale Onsekiz Mart University Rector Prof. Dr. R. C\u00fcneyt Ereno\u011flu, Faculty of Agriculture Acting Dean Prof. Dr. Arda Ayd\u0131n, Bal\u0131kesir University Edremit School of Civil Aviation Director Prof. Dr. Abdullah Soykan, \u00c7OMU Project Coordinator Dr. Cumali Ya\u015far and project partner Caner Anda from Mellis Education Technologies delivered speeches.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Prof. Dr. Cumali Ya\u015far made evaluations on the future of autonomous vehicles, Caner Anda on the importance of professional qualifications, and Prof. Dr. Abdullah Soykan on the outputs of the project. Rector Prof. Dr. R. C\u00fcneyt Ereno\u011flu emphasised the effects of UAV technologies on the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the first day of the workshop, Prof Dr Cafer T\u00fcrkmen made a presentation titled \u2018The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles: Revolution in Air, Land and Maritime Transportation’, Prof. Dr. Cafer T\u00fcrkmen made a presentation. Afterwards, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyhun Durmu\u015f gave information on \u2018Comparative Evaluation of Developments in Drone Components and Control Software\u2019, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. G\u00fcltekin Basmac\u0131 from Mehmet Akif Ersoy University gave information on \u2018Drone Design and Construction\u2019. Assoc. Prof. \u00dcnal Battal from Eski\u015fehir Technical University made presentations on the UAV market and financing, and Z\u00fclhice G\u00f6zcan from Trakya University on the cyber security aspects of autonomous vehicle technologies and their importance for technicians.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>MAYFly Aviation General Manager Elek. Eng. Yasin \u00c7elik, General Manager of MAYFly Aviation, made a presentation on \u2018Rotary Wing UAV Systems and Future\u2019 and presented information to the participants with a technology demo. In the final sessions of the workshop, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Can Akta\u015f, Dr. T\u00fclay Dargut G\u00fcler and Dr. Zafer Karaday\u0131 from \u00c7anakkale Onsekiz Mart University further elaborated the application framework of the project. Electronic Engineers Yasin \u00c7elik and Abdullah \u00c7ak\u0131ro\u011flu from MAYFly Aviation, known for their work on UAV technologies, shared their experiences with the participants.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second day of the workshop started under the leadership of Mellis Education Technologies managers Caner Anda and Elif Anda. In the first session of the day, workshop task forms were distributed to the participants and detailed information was given about the application methods. The session was attended by Prof. Dr. Abdullah Soykan and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyhun Durmu\u015f from Bal\u0131kesir University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. G\u00fcltekin Basmac\u0131 from Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. \u00dcnal Battal from Eski\u015fehir Technical University, and \u00c7anakkale Onsekiz Mart University researcher technician; Assist. Assist. Prof. Dr. Cumali Ya\u015far, Prof. Dr. Cafer T\u00fcrkmen, Assoc. Dr. Can Akta\u015f, Assoc. Assoc. Dr T\u00fclay Dargut G\u00fcler, Dr Zafer Karaday\u0131 participated. Among the sector representatives, MAYFly Aviation’s Elk. Eng. Yasin \u00c7elik, Abdullah \u00c7ak\u0131ro\u011flu from MAYFly Aviation; IT. Eng. Mehmet Arpa from ETIYA and PhD student Z\u00fclhice \u00d6zcan from Trakya University.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the second session, under the title of \u2018Application of Occupational Analysis Form\u2019, an intensive study on the skill sets and occupational standards required for electromechanical technicians was carried out. This session included the assessment of which tasks technicians perform, how often and how complex they are, through the occupational analysis form. The session ended with important data for the purpose of improving the professional competences of the participants and developing training programmes in line with the needs of the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this part of the workshop, the tools used for repairing, removing and installing parts, troubleshooting basic electronics, replacing parts and calibrating drones were covered in detail. In addition, more advanced skills such as conducting flight tests and troubleshooting complex sensor and communication issues were emphasised. These hands-on training sessions were of great importance in preparing the technicians for field applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second day of the UAVET project contributed to the goal of raising professional standards in the industry by equipping electromechanical technicians with practical and theoretical knowledge of the challenges they will face in aircraft maintenance and repair. The workshop enabled participants to learn the latest techniques and best practices in their field and strengthened the co-operation between industry and academia.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

This workshop is considered as a strategic step towards increasing Turkey’s trained human resources in the field of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technologies. Within the scope of the project, it is planned to train 100 students in accordance with these standards in the process of determining vocational training models and standards.<\/span><\/p>\n