Korea Aerospace University (KAU) held a project briefing session and exchange seminar on Jan. 15 to share the performance results of its BK21 FOUR (Brain Korea 21 Fostering Outstanding Universities for Research) Smart Drone Convergence program led by Professor Lee Sang-chul.

The event kicked off with the congratulatory speech by KAU President Hurr Hee-young, followed by a performance report from Professor Lee Sang-chul, and an award ceremony for outstanding research and students. LIG Nex1 Avionics and Drone Team Lead Song Jun-ho was invited to the event to give a lecture on the status and development of Korea’s defense avionics and drone technology. Participants had the chance to understand the most recent technology trends regarding the convergence program’s research areas, and graduate school students looking to find jobs at LIG Nex1 also received useful employment and startup information.

Around 70 participants, including professors and students, attended the event, and they demonstrated enthusiasm throughout the entire schedule. The participants’ attentiveness continued in the Q&A session after the lecture as they asked pertinent field-specific questions.

Since its launch in September 2020, the KAU BK21 FOUR Smart Drone Convergence program has been dedicated to cultivating top-tier talent in smart drone technology, fostering professionals who drive innovation beyond traditional boundaries through expertise in core technologies. The program provides participating graduate students with in-depth knowledge of essential foundational technologies while equipping them with hands-on experience in industry–academia–research collaboration, shaping them into well-rounded professionals.