Academicians Assoc. IHA Interview at GUHEM from Dr. Seyhun Durmuş
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyhun Durmuş, a faculty member at Balıkesir University Edremit School of Civil Aviation, delivered a talk titled “The Present and Future of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)” at the Bursa Gökmen Space Aviation Education Center (GUHEM) on Friday, October 23, 2026, as part of the Space 360 Science Festival.
The event, attended by approximately 70 participants, focused on the current applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), their technological development, and the roles they may assume in the future of the aviation industry. Particular emphasis was placed on the significance of UAV technologies in civil aviation, education, maintenance and repair, autonomous systems, and various industrial applications.
The talk highlighted not only the technical evolution of UAV technologies but also their impact on the future of the aviation sector, emerging career opportunities, and the growing need for a qualified workforce. Participants had the opportunity to discuss the diverse application areas of UAVs and evaluate the professional competencies required in response to advancing technologies.