Training Information

• Duration: Flexible
• Standard Program: 10 Days (5 Days Basic + 5 Days Intermediate/Advanced)
• Alternative Options:
• Intensive Program: 5 Days (only basic modules, short application)
• Academic/University Program: 14 Days (extra project and research-focused content)
• Level: Beginner + Intermediate/Advanced
• Hours: 09:00–12:00 Theory, 13:00–16:00 Application

Target Audience

• Students and engineers who want to enter the field of drone operation and robotic control
• Personnel for public institutions (municipalities, security units) using drones in the field
• Employees planning to use drones/robotics in sectors like agriculture, logistics, surveying, energy, construction
• STEM teachers and educational institutions
• Private sector employees in R&D, automation, or technical maintenance departments

Prerequisites / Requirements

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic math and physics (motion, force, balance)
• Programming basics recommended (Python, C++, Arduino) → "Preparation Course" guidance provided for missing knowledge
• Local regulations may require drone flight licensing (e.g., EU/EASA, FAA, SHGM, Azerbaijan Civil Aviation)
• Suitable practical area (outdoor flight area or simulation laboratory)

Curriculum

• Day 1: Introduction & Overview
• Types of drones and robots, application areas
• Basic components: motor, body, battery, controller, sensors
• Safety culture and pre-operation checks
• Day 2: Flight and Motion Dynamics
• Drone aerodynamics (lift, thrust, drag)
• Motion equations for robots (wheeled, legged, arm robots)
• Introduction to the simulation environment
• Day 3: Sensors and Stabilization
• IMU, GPS, LiDAR, camera sensors
• Balance, orientation, and positioning methods
• Application: basic stabilization experiments
• Day 4: Introduction to Control Systems
• PID control logic and application examples
• Simple autonomous movements (waypoint tracking, holding fixed position)
• Overview of control software (ROS, PX4, ArduPilot)
• Day 5: Basic Applications & Scenarios
• Simple flight tasks: takeoff, landing, direction change
• Basic task planning in robots
• Simulation and/or field applications

• Day 6: Planning and Navigation
• Route planning, obstacle avoidance
• Multi-drone/robot coordination
• Application: simple task planning scenarios
• Day 7: Autonomous Control
• Autonomous flight modes and tasks (waypoint, follow me)
• Task-based control in robots (e.g., object transportation)
• Application task simulation
• Day 8: Advanced Control Techniques
• Force control, multivariable control
• Control integration with image processing (using camera data)
• Conceptual ROS applications
• Day 9: Regulations, Safety, and Ethics
• Country-specific drone regulations (e.g., EASA, FAA, SHGM, Azerbaijan Civil Aviation)
• Flight permissions, licensing processes
• Ethical use: data privacy, invasion of privacy, public safety
• Day 10: Final Project
• Participants prepare a project based on selected scenarios (e.g., drone for agriculture, robot for logistics, task planning for security)
• Simulation or physical demo
• Presentation and evaluation

Training Outcomes

• Learn the structure and operation of drone and robotic systems
• Apply control systems (PID, etc.) in practice
• Analyze sensor data to stabilize and navigate drones/robots
• Plan autonomous tasks
• Apply drone/robotics to various sectors (agriculture, logistics, security, public services)

Training Notes

• The instructor may adjust the duration and scope of the content based on country and institutional conditions.
• In Turkey: According to SHGM (General Directorate of Civil Aviation) regulations, drones over 500g require registration and licensing. Participants will be informed about this process.
• In Azerbaijan: The flight permission and registration processes will be explained in accordance with the Azerbaijan Civil Aviation Authority regulations, with practical examples provided.
• Special permissions or certificates required by local regulations will be communicated within the course.
• If needed, additional courses (e.g., “Drone Pilot License Preparation,” “Programming with ROS,” “Basics of Image Processing”) will be offered.
• At the end of the training, participants may receive a university or institution-certified certificate.