Eleven students from Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) participated in a one-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Drone Technology, held in conjunction with the university’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. The workshop was facilitated by Yang Mulia Ir. Ts. Dr Ahmad Azlan bin Ab Aziz and aimed to equip participants with foundational knowledge and practical competencies in drone technology, with a particular focus on drone operations, flight control and autonomous flight systems.
The workshop introduced participants to the fundamental principles of drone operation, including flight planning, navigation and autonomous systems that enable drones to execute predefined tasks with minimal human intervention. Through hands-on training sessions, students gained practical experience in operating and controlling drones while developing a better understanding of their functionalities and technological applications.
Beyond technical skills development, the train-the-trainers approach was designed to empower participants to share their knowledge and support future educational and outreach initiatives involving drone technology. By developing a pool of trained student facilitators, the initiative seeks to promote peer-to-peer learning, strengthen knowledge transfer and encourage greater participation in emerging technological fields.
The workshop also formed part of UTB’s preparations for the upcoming Drone4STEM Challenge, sponsored by the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI). Organised by UTB’s Centre for Green Technology and Sustainability Research (GreenTeXS) in conjunction with the university’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, the challenge aims to introduce secondary school students to drone technology through interactive learning and practical activities. The trained UTB students are expected to support the facilitation of these activities, enabling them to apply their newly acquired competencies while inspiring younger learners to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The initiative underscores UTB’s continued commitment to advancing technological innovation, experiential learning and capacity building. It also highlights the growing relevance of drone technology across various sectors, including environmental monitoring, sustainable resource management, agriculture and infrastructure inspection, where autonomous systems can contribute to greater efficiency, improved data collection and innovative problem-solving.
Through initiatives such as this, UTB continues to equip students with practical skills in emerging technologies while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and community engagement. As the university commemorates four decades of technological education and advancement, the workshop reflects its enduring commitment to nurturing future-ready graduates, empowering young people through knowledge sharing and contributing to sustainable development through technology.
