Applications for Commercial UAV-1 Pilot Training Are Now Open
Date: April 1–5, 2026
Location: Konya University of Food and Agriculture
As part of the Commercial UAV-1 Pilot Training program organized by Konya University of Food and Agriculture, participants will have the opportunity to obtain a Commercial UAV Pilot License authorized by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM).
Training is limited to a set number of participants. Candidates wishing to participate in the program must complete their applications via the following link:
Registration Link:
https://www.gidatarim.edu.tr/tr/ticari-iha-pilotu-egitimi
* Our UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)-1 Commercial Pilot Training Programs, approved by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM), consist of in-person theoretical instruction, one-on-one simulator training, and one-on-one flight training.
* Our training programs are delivered by SHGM-certified UAV pilot instructors who are experts in their field, in accordance with the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Directive (SHT-UAV) curriculum. Our SHGM authorization code is TR-UAV-E-99.
* Upon completion of the training, you will receive an UAV-1 Commercial Pilot License, Certificate, and R/T Radio Communication Certificate. These certificates are valid in all 193 member countries of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
* With the UAV-1 Commercial Pilot License, you can operate UAVs weighing up to 25 kg.
* UAV-1 class pilots must be at least 15 years old. (For those under 18, a notarized and certified declaration from their legal guardians acknowledging acceptance of any future legal and criminal liabilities must be obtained.)
TRAINING CONTENT:
- UAV Introduction
- Aviation Law and Liability
- Aircraft, Flight Dynamics, and Principles of Flight
- Meteorology
- ATC Procedures and Aviation Radio Communication
- Navigation and Operations
- Controllable Systems
- Propulsion Systems
- Avionics Systems
- Maintenance and Repair
- One-on-One Flight Training Using a Simulator
- One-on-One Flight Training Using UAV-Class Aircraft
Training Dates: April 1 – April 5, 2026
Training Start and End Times: Weekdays: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM; Weekends: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
NOTES:
1- Attendance is mandatory for the Drone Pilot Certification Program.
2- KGTÜ reserves the right to make changes regarding the training schedule and other related matters.
3- There is a limited enrollment capacity. (If the quota is not filled, KGTÜ reserves the right to postpone or cancel the training.)
* Required documents for application and certification:
- Passport-sized photo
- Copy of ID card,
- Class B Driver’s Medical Fitness Certificate (Appendix 7),
- Criminal Record (e-Government)
- Proof of Residence (e-Government)