Pioneering the Future: Integrating Drone Technology in Engineering Education
The ASME Engineering Education Seminar & Workshop on Drone Technology, held in Bengaluru, emphasized aligning engineering education with industry demands. Participants explored the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to drone technology. Industry professionals highlighted the need for hands-on learning to meet evolving engineering career requirements, creating connections between academia and industry.
BENGALURU, India, 2026 - The ASME Engineering Education Seminar & Workshop on Drone Technology, part of the Mechanical Engineering Education Summit (MEEd), convened at REVA University to address the need for aligning educational practices with industry advancements in drone applications.
Industry leaders and academics united to discuss the intricacies of drone technology as a comprehensive system, fostering a learning environment where students can gain insights from practical sessions and expert interactions with real-world applications, regulatory standards, and market demands forefronted in discussions.
The event underscored the necessity of multidisciplinary skills, linking academic learning to dynamic industry needs, and highlighted the importance of hands-on approaches to equip future engineers for roles in drone manufacturing, testing, and operations.