Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation Program | Meslek Yüksekokulu | Hasan Kalyoncu Üniversitesi

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation Program

Vocational School · Department of Electronics and Automation

The semester-by-semester curriculum of the program is shown below. The Current Curriculum is taken from the program Information Package; click a course name to open its course information package. Course names not available in English in the Information Package are shown with their official Turkish names. T: theory, U: practice (weekly hours), C/E: compulsory/elective.

About the Program

Our Mission

Our aim is to ensure that students who successfully complete the theoretical and practical courses of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies and Operations program become Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation Technicians.

Our Vision

Aims to train qualified personnel needed by our country, who produce Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems, and who can contribute to technology with the knowledge and skills of the technicians they train.

Our Outlook on the Future

To train Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operators with the qualifications required at national and international levels, in cooperation with the university, society and relevant institutions and organizations.

Message from the Program Head

Öğr. Gör. Abdulhaluk KULOĞLU

Dear Students,

This is a two-year program offered to ensure that the qualified workforce required by unmanned aerial vehicle technology at the design, production, maintenance, operation and piloting levels is trained in line with a quality and service philosophy that meets the expectations of our age. Graduates acquire the qualifications to work as researchers in companies conducting research and development on unmanned aerial vehicle technologies; as intermediate personnel in companies producing platforms and components; and as operators or pilots in companies carrying out flight operations.

The education that program graduates receive will enable them to learn the dynamics of the unmanned aerial vehicle sector and position themselves in this line of work along with the growth expected in the sector in the coming years.

In the rapidly growing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle sector, you can invest in your future by studying in a program with promising prospects at Hasan Kalyoncu University Vocational School, an excellent university in terms of education quality and the privileges it offers.

With love.

Lect. Abdulhaluk KULOĞLULecturer

Program Educational Objectives

  1. 1Graduating individuals with sufficient technical knowledge of the basic components, working principles and technologies of unmanned aerial vehicle systems.
  2. 2Training individuals who recognize the basic structure of UAV systems and can support the installation and use of these systems.
  3. 3Training individuals with the technical knowledge and skills to contribute at a basic level to the assembly of UAV components and to maintenance and repair processes.
  4. 4Training individuals who can support UAV flight operations, have basic flight planning knowledge, and can use ground control systems.
  5. 5Training individuals who can use modern tools used in UAV technology and basic-level information and communication technologies.
  6. 6Training individuals with basic knowledge who can interpret meteorological data and assess flight conditions.
  7. 7Training individuals with basic knowledge of national and international UAV legislation who can act in accordance with the relevant regulations.
  8. 8Training individuals who can use data in solving basic problems related to UAV technology and apply suitable solution approaches.
  9. 9Training individuals who are aware of professional ethics, occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes.
  10. 10Raising individuals who are inclined to teamwork, can work across disciplines, and can express their thoughts in writing and orally.

Program Outcomes

  1. 1Has the ability to design a system, component or process in a way that meets the required needs.
  2. 2Has the skills to use the techniques and modern tools required for applications related to unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
  3. 3Can carry out assembly activities of unmanned aerial vehicle components.
  4. 4Knows the type of composite materials used in unmanned aerial vehicles, the advantages they provide and their production methods, and can carry out maintenance and repair activities.
  5. 5Can use computer software and information and communication technologies at the level required by unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
  6. 6Can operate as an operator through the ground station during unmanned aerial vehicle operations and can monitor sensors and indicators.
  7. 7Can use the practical knowledge acquired in theoretical education.
  8. 8Can collect and use data for the solution of well-defined problems related to unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
  9. 9Can use the theoretical knowledge, manual and/or intellectual skills required in practical applications related to unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
  10. 10Has the skills to use the techniques and modern tools required for unmanned aerial vehicle technology applications.
  11. 11Has meteorological knowledge that enables interpreting airworthiness.
  12. 12Knows the regulations and instructions carried out by authorities regarding unmanned aerial vehicles in Turkey and worldwide.
  13. 13Valuing the universality of social rights, having gained awareness of social justice, and having sufficient awareness of quality management and processes, environmental protection and occupational safety.
  14. 14Having the ability to combine interdisciplinary knowledge in solving problems.
  15. 15Being able to share opinions and proposals, supported with qualitative and quantitative data, with both experts and non-experts

Program Faculty

Management

Academic Staff

Öğr. Gör. Ömer Kağan BAĞDAT

Lect. Ömer Kağan BAĞDATLecturerokagan.bagdat@hku.edu.tr0(342) 211 8080Curriculum Vitae (CV)Office hours: 10.40-12.40 / Thursday / SFL 122 (Office)
Öğr. Gör. Canan EREN

Lect. Canan ERENLecturercanan.eren@hku.edu.tr0(342) 211 8080Curriculum Vitae (CV)Office hours: 09.30-11.30 / Wednesday / SFL 122 (Office)
Öğr. Gör. Abdulhaluk KULOĞLU

Lect. Abdulhaluk KULOĞLULecturerabdulhaluk.kuloglu@hku.edu.tr0(342) 211 8080Curriculum Vitae (CV)Office hours: 14.00-16.00 / Thursday / SFL 122 (Office)

Administrative Staff

FÇ

Filiz ÇETİNDAŞSchool Secretaryfiliz.yildiz@hku.edu.tr0(342) 211 8080 –1100
CT

Ceren TEKDepartment Secretaryceren.tek@hku.edu.tr0(342) 211 8080– 1100

Current Curriculum

Year 1 (Semesters 1 and 2)

Semester 1

Code Course C/E T U Credits ECTS Prerequisite
AİİT101 Ataturk’s Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution I C 2 0 2 2 –
İHA115 Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Regulations C 3 0 3 3 –
İHA117 Technical Drawing C 2 2 3 4 –
İHA119 Physics C 2 1 3 4 –
İHA121 Measurement Techniques C 2 0 2 2 –
İHA123 Digital Electronics C 3 1 4 4 –
İHA125 General Mathematics C 2 1 3 4 –
İNG127 English-I C 2 0 2 2 –
İNT100 Introduction to University Life C 1 0 – 1 –
TÜR101 Turkish-I C 2 0 2 2 –
SEMESTER 1 FIELD ELECTIVE – number of course groups: 1 E – – – 2 –
İHA129 1. YARIYIL ALAN SEÇMELİ E 2 0 2 2 –
İHA131 Hava Hukuku Ve ATC Usulleri E 2 0 2 2 –

Semester 2

Code Course C/E T U Credits ECTS Prerequisite
AİİT102 Atatürk\’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution II C 2 0 2 2 –
İHA112 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Materials C 2 1 3 3 –
İHA114 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Propulsion Systems C 2 2 3 4 –
İHA116 Theory of Flight C 3 0 3 3 –
İHA118 Computer Aided Modeling C 2 2 3 4 –
İHA120 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Manufacture and Assembly Workshop C 2 2 3 5 –
İHA122 Vocational Mathematics C 3 0 3 3 –
İNG130 English 2 C 2 0 – 2 –
TÜR102 Turkish Language II C 2 0 2 2 –
ELECTIVE COURSE WITHIN THE FIELD – number of course groups: 1 E – – – 2 –
İHA126 ELECTIVE COURSES C 2 0 2 2 –
İHA124 Temel Elektrik-Elektronik Bilgisi E 2 0 2 2 –

Year 2 (Semesters 3 and 4)

Semester 3

Code Course C/E T U Credits ECTS Prerequisite
İHA235 Navigation C 3 1 4 4 –
İHA237 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design C 3 1 4 6 –
İHA239 Meteorology C 3 0 3 4 –
İHA241 Microprocessors / Microcontrollers C 3 1 4 6 –
İHA243 Sensors and Transducers C 2 1 3 4 –
ELECTIVE COURSE WITHIN THE FIELD – number of course groups: 2 E – – – 6 –
İHA245 In-Field Elective Course E 2 0 2 3 –
İHA247 İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği E 2 0 2 3 –

Semester 4

Code Course C/E T U Credits ECTS Prerequisite
İHA250 On the Job Training C 0 0 6 30 –

Course Contents

Current course objectives and contents Information Package…taken from it.

Year 1

Semester 1

AİİT101Ataturk’s Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution IT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2Ataturk’s Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution I

Objectives: To teach the recent history of Turkey to university students. To inform students about the Turkish Revolution/Revolution, Kemalism and Atatürk’s Principles. To ensure the adoption of Turkey’s goal and mission of being the carrier of modernization and modernization by university students.

Content: Internal and external reasons that prepared the collapse of the Ottoman Empire; XIX. Innovation movements in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century; The currents of ideas in the last period of the Ottoman Empire; XX. The political and military situation of the Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the century; World War I and the Armenian question; Invasion of Anatolia and reactions; Mustafa Kemal Pasha’s departure to Samsun and his activities; congress period and organization; the opening of the last Ottoman Chamber of Deputies and the acceptance of the National Pact; Preparation for the National Struggle and the material and moral foundations of this preparation; The opening and activities of the TGNA; Treaty of sevr; the struggles on the Southern and Eastern fronts; It covers the establishment of the regular army, the Greek offensive and the wars on the Western front, the signing of the Mudanya Armistice, the convening of the Lausanne Conference and the signing of the Peace Treaty.

İHA115Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and RegulationsT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 3Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Regulations

Objectives: To provide students with knowledge of the history, classification, basic technical information, and current technologies of unmanned aerial vehicle systems, giving them general knowledge of the field.

Content: Within the scope of this course, students will gain general knowledge of the history of aviation. They will learn the historical development of unmanned aerial vehicles and UAV configurations, and will be able to classify UAVs. They will be able to classify UAVs according to their missions and will gain knowledge of UAV activities carried out in our country.

İHA117Technical DrawingT-U 2-2 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4Technical Drawing

Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to use technical drawing tools and equipment effectively, to learn the theory of projection, to extract different views of objects, to measure parts and to extract cross-sectional views of parts. In addition, it is to be able to draw perspective pictures of the parts given their views and comprehend the basic information for the effective use of AutoCAD program.

Content: Introduction to computer aided technical drawing. Geometric drawings. Principles of vertical projection, extraction of main views from three-dimensional models. AutoCAD-Basic Commands Extracting a third view from two main views, freehand drawing techniques. Perspective shapes. Measurement principles. Section element principles: Full, half sections, traditional applications. AutoCAD-Working with Texts, Scan and Query Commands, AutoCAD- Dimensioning, Blocks and External References

İHA119PhysicsT-U 2-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4Physics

Objectives: The aim of this course; To enable students to have information about the basic concepts and principles of physics and to gain the ability to apply this knowledge in their own professional field courses.

Content: Measurement, Unit Systems and Physical Quantities, Coordinate systems, Vector Operations, Kinematics, Dynamics of Motion, Static Balance of Solids, Work, Energy and Power, Repulsion and Momentum, Waves and Sound, Properties of Materials, electrostatics, electric field and potential, magnetism , electromagnetic induction

İHA121Measurement TechniquesT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2Measurement Techniques

Objectives: This course aims to teach the measurement of all kinds of physical and electrical quantities, and to provide students with the knowledge and skills to operate and use measuring instruments.

Content: Recognizing electrical and electronic measuring devices according to basic measurement techniques and being able to carry out appropriate measurements.

İHA123Digital ElectronicsT-U 3-1 · Kredi 4 · AKTS 4Digital Electronics

Objectives: With this course, our students will be able to explain basic concepts, number systems, explain logic circuits, show simplification of logical expressions, create logic functions, create Karnaugh maps, design circuits.

Content: Number systems and codes used in logic circuits. Conversions between different number bases. Operation of logic circuits. The relationship between Boolean expressions and logic circuits, and simplification of expressions using Karnaugh maps. Electrical characteristics of circuit elements used in logic circuits. Design of digital circuits using combinational circuit elements, including adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, data selectors, and multiplexers.

İHA125General MathematicsT-U 2-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4General Mathematics

Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach basic mathematical techniques and to introduce the mathematical skills required to analyze problems. The practical applicability of mathematics is emphasized through numerous example problems.

Content: Number sets, types of numbers, consecutive numbers, prime numbers, factorials, base arithmetic, divisibility, rational numbers, absolute value, exponential numbers, radicals, factorization and identities.

TÜR101Turkish-IT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2Turkish-I

Objectives: 1- Comprehending the structure and richness of the Turkish language, 2 – To create awareness of mother tongue, which is the main element of our national unity 3 – To gain the ability to use the Turkish Language as an effective communication tool.

Content: Spelling, punctuation and composition (punctuation marks, other signs), Spelling, spelling rules (capital letters, spelling of numbers, spelling of abbreviations, spelling of quoted words), Composition (purpose of composition, method of writing composition), plan in composition, introduction, development, result, Expression features, clarity in expression, simplicity in expression, clarity and sincerity in expression, Expression disorders (using synonyms in sentences) Misuse of idioms, Expression styles (explanation, story, concise expression, description, satire, portrait, proof, speech, verse) Types of expression), Types of oral expression (daily and impromptu speech, prepared speech, open session, debate, panel), Types of written expression (letter, telegram, greeting, invitation, literary letter), business letters, official letter, petition, report, report , decision, announcement, advertisement, conversation, criticism, memoir, travel writing, interview, survey, autobiography, biography, novel, story, fable, fable, theatre, tragedy, drama, scenario)

İHA1291. YARIYIL ALAN SEÇMELİT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 21. YARIYIL ALAN SEÇMELİ

Objectives: Effective use of information systems, Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point), knowledge of e-mail and internet security, use of applications such as e-learning and e-government.

Content: Basic concepts use of operating system, use of word processing program, use of electronic calculation table and graphic drawing program, use of presentation preparation program, use of internet services.

İHA131Hava Hukuku Ve ATC UsulleriT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2Bilgi paketi ↗

Objectives: The purpose of this Regulation is to establish the procedures and principles regarding the maintenance system that commercial air transport operators are required to establish in order to maintain the airworthiness of their aircraft.

Content: International aviation agreements, airworthiness, nationality and registration marks, rules of the air, navigation services, air traffic services, licensing, airports, search and rescue, security, and aircraft accident investigation procedures are covered.

Semester 2

AİİT102Atatürk\’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution IIT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2Atatürk\’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution II

Objectives: To teach the recent history of Turkey to university students; To inform students about the Turkish Revolution/Revolution, Kemalism and Atatürk’s Principles; To ensure the adoption of Turkey’s goal and mission of being the carrier of modernization and modernization by university students.

Content: Internal and external reasons that prepared the collapse of the Ottoman Empire; XIX. Innovation movements in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century; The currents of ideas in the last period of the Ottoman Empire; XX. The political and military situation of the Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the century; World War I and the Armenian question; Invasion of Anatolia and reactions; Mustafa Kemal Pasha’s departure to Samsun and his activities; congress period and organization; the opening of the last Ottoman Chamber of Deputies and the acceptance of the National Pact; Preparation for the National Struggle and the material and moral foundations of this preparation; The opening and activities of the TGNA; Treaty of sevr; the struggles on the Southern and Eastern fronts; It covers the establishment of the regular army, the Greek offensive and the wars on the Western front, the signing of the Mudanya Armistice, the convening of the Lausanne Conference and the signing of the Peace Treaty.

İHA112Unmanned Aerial Vehicle MaterialsT-U 2-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 3Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Materials

Objectives: To teach engineering materials and their properties, the iron-carbon alloy system, and the tests applied to materials.

Content: Classification of materials; atomic structure, atomic and molecular bonds; crystalline and non-crystalline materials; atomic arrangement and unit cell; crystal systems; Miller indices; theoretical density and atomic packing factor; defects in solids (point and surface defects); deformation of materials; iron-carbon alloy; heat treatments applied to steels; material inspection (destructive and non-destructive testing).

İHA114Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Propulsion SystemsT-U 2-2 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Propulsion Systems

Objectives: To provide students with the ability to design suitable, application-oriented systems by evaluating the structure, working principles and performance parameters of the different propulsion systems used in unmanned aerial vehicles from technical, environmental and aerodynamic perspectives.

Content: This course examines the propulsion systems used in unmanned aerial vehicles in terms of their technical, structural and energy-based aspects. Electric motors, internal combustion engines, ESC systems, battery technologies and alternative energy sources are covered in detail. Propeller theory, power transmission and motor–propeller matching are evaluated together with basic aerodynamic principles. Within the scope of the course, the performance of propulsion systems is analyzed and application-oriented system design is carried out.

İHA116Theory of FlightT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 3Theory of Flight

Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide a theoretical and practical understanding of the fundamental physical principles, aerodynamic forces, structural components, and control systems that affect the flight of aircraft.

Content: This course addresses the fundamental physical principles of flight and the interaction of lift, drag, weight, and thrust forces within the framework of aerodynamic fundamentals. The effects of atmospheric conditions on flight performance, airfoil profiles, angle of attack, stall, and stability concepts are examined in detail. Aircraft engine types, structural components, control surfaces, and lift-enhancing systems are analyzed from a technical perspective. In addition, aerodynamic effects encountered in high-speed flight and their implications for UAV design are analyzed.

İHA118Computer Aided ModelingT-U 2-2 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4Computer Aided Modeling

Objectives: The aim of this course is to develop students’ spatial visualization skills and enable them to use the SOLIDWORKS software effectively.

Content: Use of SOLIDWORKS.

İHA120Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Manufacture and Assembly WorkshopT-U 2-2 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 5Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Manufacture and Assembly Workshop

Objectives: The aim of this course is to prepare students for university and career readiness, and to equip them with the skills necessary for employment and industry, continuing education, and lifelong learning.

Content: To provide the ability to work in a workshop environment with the necessary precautions and safety measures, as well as to develop skills in the materials and methods used in the workshop.

İHA122Vocational MathematicsT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 3Vocational Mathematics

Objectives: This course aims to provide students with the mathematical knowledge and skills required for their profession, and the competence to apply them in their work.

Content: This course includes trigonometry, limit, derivative integral and applications.

TÜR102Turkish Language IIT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2Turkish Language II

Objectives: Turkish Language Lesson aims to show students the characteristics of the Turkish language and the rules of operation with examples; to teach them the ability and habit of expressing their feelings, thoughts, designs, impressions, observations, experiences in word and writing correctly and effectively, to develop their vocabulary through written and oral texts, to teach them the rules of correctly understanding the texts they read or the programs they listen to, It aims to develop language skills, which are the basis of communication between

Content: This course will focus on the effective and correct use of written instruments by students. Various types of written expression will be examined and analyzed from a critical point of view by working on comprehension, narration, reading and writing activities in the course. Punctuation marks and spelling rules, which are the basis of written expression, will be perceived, and correct use of these rules will be ensured for effective and robust expression.

İHA126ELECTIVE COURSEST-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2ELECTIVE COURSES

Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent in aircraft and general maintenance and troubleshooting operations.

Content: General maintenance and repair procedures and analyses.

İHA124Temel Elektrik-Elektronik BilgisiT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2Bilgi paketi ↗

Objectives: Teaching basic concepts about electronic systems. Teaches circuit elements and tests in electronic systems.

Content: Fundamentals of electronics. Circuit theory. Semiconductors. Diodes and diode circuits. Transistors; BJT and FET. Transistor switching and amplifier circuits. Digital electronics. Power electronics. Testing of electronic circuit elements. Measuring devices. Electronic applications in ship machinery and systems (Switching, amplifier, measurements, fault finding).

Year 2

Semester 3

İHA235NavigationT-U 3-1 · Kredi 4 · AKTS 4Navigation

Objectives: The course aims to teach students general information about navigation and navigation systems.

Content: The student will be able to define the concept of navigation, describe the position and motion of the Earth, determine direction and distance on the Earth, recognize the charts used in aviation, define units of time, plan navigation, and plan VFR and IFR navigation.

İHA237Unmanned Aerial Vehicle DesignT-U 3-1 · Kredi 4 · AKTS 6Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design

Objectives: This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the main design characteristics and subsystems of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems, covering topics from different engineering disciplines such as aerodynamics, electronics, economics, materials, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.

Content: The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) course covers the fundamental aspects necessary for understanding UAVs, including UAV categories, preliminary UAV sizing, UAV geometry and configurations, characteristic features of different UAV types, structures, payloads, communication systems, launch and recovery systems, and propulsion systems.

İHA239MeteorologyT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4Meteorology

Objectives: The aim of this course is to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required in meteorology. In this context, students are expected to grasp the structure and components of the atmosphere, as well as the formation mechanisms of meteorological events, and to recognize and interpret basic meteorological parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, wind, clouds, and precipitation. Furthermore, by gaining knowledge of air masses, frontal systems, and meteorological forecasting methods, students are expected to accurately assess the effects of weather conditions in their professional practice and, when necessary, to read and analyze meteorological reports.

Content: Basic topics such as the history and general definition of meteorology, the structure and layers of the atmosphere, meteorological phenomena and codes, and cloud formations.

İHA241Microprocessors / MicrocontrollersT-U 3-1 · Kredi 4 · AKTS 6Microprocessors / Microcontrollers

Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of microprocessors and microcontrollers; develop their ability to design microcontroller-based solutions for different problems through various applications; enable them to use microcontrollers to analyze and interpret signals; and develop their ability to create algorithms for different problems and implement these algorithms through real-time applications.

Content: Introduction to the concepts of microprocessors and microcontrollers; fundamental components of microprocessors and microcontrollers; various applications involving basic input/output units and PWM outputs of microcontrollers; analog and digital signals and ADC systems; basic applications using microcontrollers; coding embedded systems using C and related applications; servo motor control applications; and the concept of interrupts.

İHA243Sensors and TransducersT-U 2-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4Sensors and Transducers

Objectives: In this course, it is aimed to gain the knowledge and skills of using all kinds of sensors in related circuits.

Content: Temperature Sensors, Humidity Sensors, Velocity Sensors, Vibration Sensors, Acceleration Sensors, Position Sensors, Proximity Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Flow Sensors, Level Sensors, Impact (Force) Sensors and converters of these sensors to electrical expression. Experimental studies

İHA245In-Field Elective CourseT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 3In-Field Elective Course

Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to reach the competence to perform workshop-level applications by teaching the basic working principles, parts, maintenance and repair processes, safety procedures and relevant terminology of the gas turbine engine systems (turbofan, turboprop and turboshaft) used in aircraft.

Content: This course covers the definition and classification of gas turbine engines, basic thermodynamic calculations, engine performance, recognition of the turbofan, turboprop and turboshaft sections, system controls, maintenance applications, APU systems, propeller control, reduction gearbox, fault diagnosis, workshop safety, and hands-on disassembly–assembly operations.

İHA247İş Sağlığı ve GüvenliğiT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 3Bilgi paketi ↗

Objectives: To ensure a healthy and safe environment in workplaces, to reduce occupational accidents and diseases, to inform employees about their legal rights and responsibilities, to teach them about the occupational risks they face and the precautions required against these risks, and to instill appropriate behavior by building occupational health and safety awareness.

Content: This course covers the historical development of occupational health and safety worldwide and in Turkey, along with fundamental concepts and definitions, protection policies, and the preparation of risk assessment reports. Physical, chemical, and biological risk factors, electrical hazards, fire and psychosocial risks, as well as safety signs and ergonomics are examined. In addition, personal protective equipment (PPE), the 5S methodology, occupational health and safety services, and emergency management are addressed through practical applications.

Semester 4

İHA250On the Job TrainingT-U 0-0 · Kredi 6 · AKTS 30On the Job Training

Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills they have acquired during their education in a real work environment, improve their professional competencies, and become familiar with work processes in the field of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operations. Students are expected to participate in professional activities such as production, maintenance and repair, design, testing, electronics, software, operations, R&D, and related activities carried out in organizations, thereby developing their work discipline, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional responsibility skills.

Content: Participation of students in professional practices in real work environments within organizations related to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operations; depending on the field of activity of the host organization, examination and application of UAV system design, production, assembly, maintenance and repair, electronic and mechanical systems, software and control systems, testing and measurement processes, flight and operational procedures, quality control, occupational health and safety, technical documentation, reporting, R&D, and project activities.

Course Schedules

Exam Schedules

Previous Curricula

2026-2027 Academic Year Pre-Term Curricula

Semester 1
COURSE CODE COURSE C/E T U CREDIT ECTS PREREQUISITE
İHA101 Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Related Instructions Z 3 0 3 4 –
İHA103 Technical Drawing Z 2 2 3 4 –
İHA105 Physics Z 3 1 3 4 –
İHA107 Measurement Techniques Z 2 0 2 2 –
ELO103 Digital Electronics Z 3 1 3 4 –
İNG127 English 1 Z 2 0 2 2 –
MAT101 General Mathematics Z 3 1 3 4 –
AİİT101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I Z 2 0 2 2 –
TÜR101 Turkish Language I Z 2 0 2 2 –
KPD001 Career Planning S 2 0 0 0
Elective Course S 2 0 2 2 –
Total 25 30
Semester 2
COURSE CODE COURSE C/E T U CREDIT ECTS PREREQUISITE
IHA102 UAV Materials Knowledge Z 3 1 3 3 –
İHA104 UAV Propulsion Systems Z 2 2 3 4 –
İHA106 Flight Theory Z 3 0 3 3 –
İHA108 Computer-Aided Modeling Z 2 2 3 4 –
MAT102 Professional Mathematics Z 3 1 3 4 –
İNG130 English 2 Z 2 0 2 2 –
AİİT102 Principles of Atatürk and History of the Turkish Revolution 2 Z 2 0 2 2 –
TÜR102 Turkish Language and Literature 2 Z 2 0 2 2 –
Elective Course S 2 0 2 2 –
İHA199 Summer Internship Z 0 0 0 5
Total 23 30
Semester 3
COURSE CODE COURSE C/E T U CREDIT ECTS PREREQUISITE
IHA201 Seyrüsefer Z 3 0 3 4
İHA203 UAV Design Z 2 2 3 6
İHA207 Meteoroloji Z 3 0 3 4
İHA211 Microprocessors/Microcontrollers Z 3 1 3 6
ELK203 Sensors and Actuators Z 2 0 2 2
Elective Course – Within the Field S 3 0 3 4
Elective Course – Within the Field S 3 0 3 4
Total 20 30
Semester 4
COURSE CODE COURSE C/E T U CREDIT ECTS PREREQUISITE
İHA202 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Production and Assembly Workshop Z 2 2 4 5
İHA204 UAV Systems Maintenance and Repair Z 2 2 4 6
İHA206 UAV Operations, Ground Control and Communication Z 2 1 3 6
Elective Course – Within the Field S 3 0 3 4
Elective Course – Within the Field S 3 0 3 4
Elective Course – Outside the Field S 2 0 2 2
Total 19 30
CREDIT ECTS
Grand Total 87 120

Previous Contents

Course descriptions for previous curricula are available in Turkish only. View them on the Turkish page ›

Previous Contents (site version)

Year 1

Semester 1

İHA101İNSANSIZ HAVA ARACI TEKNOLOJİSİNE GİRİŞ VE İLGİLİ TALİMATLART-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
TÜR101TÜRK DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI IT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
AİİT101ATATÜRK İLKELERİ VE İNKILAP TARİHİ IT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
İHA103TEKNİK ÇİZİMT-U 2-2 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
İHA107ÖLÇME TEKNİĞİT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
İNG127İNGİLİZCE IT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2

İçerik: Temel düzeyde okuma, yazma ve dinleme bilgisinin geliştirilmesine yönelik çalışmalar.

İHA109SAYISAL ELEKTRONİKT-U 3-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
MAT101GENEL MATEMATİKT-U 3-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
SEÇ103BİLGİ VE İLETİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
İHA113HAVA HUKUKU VE ATC USULLERİT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2

Semester 2

İNG130İNGİLİZCE IIT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2

İçerik: Past simple tense; count and uncount nouns; comparatives and superlatives; present continuous tense; going to; question forms; present perfect tense; ever and never; just and yet; present perfect and simple past tense konuları ders içeriğinde yer almaktadır.

TÜR102TÜRK DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI IIT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
AİİT102ATATÜRK İLKELERİ VE İNKILAP TARİHİ IIT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
MAT102MESLEKİ MATEMATİKT-U 3-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 3
İHA – 108 BİLGİSAYAR DESTEKLİ MODELLEMET-U 2-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
İHA – 106 UÇUŞ TEORİSİT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 3
İHA104İNSANSIZ HAVA ARACI İTKİ SİSTEMLERİT-U 2-2 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4

İçerik: Öğrenci, İnsansız Hava Araçları itki sistemleri hakkında genel bilgi sahibi olur, İnsansız Hava Aracı İtki Konfigürasyonlarını kavrar, Elektrikli ve Benzinli Motorlar hakkında bilgi sahibi olur, Elektronik Hız Kontrol Devrelerini kavrar, İçten Yanmalı İHA Motorlarında Kullanılan Yakıt Tiplerini öğrenir, Yakıt Emisyonları hakkında bilgi sahibi olur, Enerji Depolama Sistemleri hakkında bilgi sahibi olur, Alternatif Enerji Kaynakları hakkında bilgi sahibi olur, Pervane Teorisi hakkında bilgi sahibi olur, Dişli Sistemleri hakkında bilgi sahibi olur.

İSG101İŞ SAĞLIĞI VE GÜVENLİĞİT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
İHA110TEMEL ELEKTRONİK BİLGİSİT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2

Year 2

Semester 3

İHA201SEYRÜSEFERT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
İHA203İNSANSIZ HAVA ARACI TASARIMIT-U 2-2 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 6
İHA207METEOROLOJİT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
İHA211MİKROİŞLEMCİLER/MİKRODENETLEYİCİLERT-U 3-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 6
İHA213ALGILAYICILAR VE ETKİLEYİCİLERT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
İHA221GAZ TÜRBİNLİ MOTORT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
İHA229HAVACILIK TERMİNOLOJİSİ VE ETİĞİT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4

Semester 4

İHA – 202 İNSANSIZ HAVA ARACI VE MONTAJ ATÖLYESİT-U 2-2 · Kredi 4 · AKTS 7
İHA204İNSANSIZ HAVA ARACI SİSTEMLERİ BAKIM VE ONARIMT-U 2-2 · Kredi 4 · AKTS 7
İHA206İNSANSIZ HAVA ARACI OPERASYONLARI, YER KONTROLÜ VE HABERLEŞMET-U 3-1 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 6
İHA224ELEKTRİK MAKİNALARIT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
İHA228MEKANİKT-U 3-0 · Kredi 3 · AKTS 4
SEÇ102GİRİŞİMCİLİKT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
İHA006YENİLENEBİLİR ENERJİ SİSTEMLERİT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2
İHA002İŞ SAĞLIĞI VE GÜVENLİĞİT-U 2-0 · Kredi 2 · AKTS 2

What is the Duration of Study?

2 years.

What Is the Degree Awarded?

Associate Degree.

What Should the Score Type Be?

TYT.

What is the Language of Instruction?

Turkish.

Are you interested in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation program?You can find program information in the Information Package, and registration and application information on the prospective student page.

Information Package

Prospective Student