Take a step further in your professional career as an engineer with this Postgraduate certificate in Navigation and Map Interpretation for Aerial Navigation Applied to Drones” 

The use of drones by engineering professionals is on the rise due to their multiple applications in sectors such as agriculture, tourism or cartography. Regardless of their purpose, the interpretation of maps and the understanding of geographic elements are fundamental aspects to plan efficient drone flights.

In this sense, it is essential to have high skills in the interpretation of aeronautical charts, as well as knowledge about the different technological systems used to make an effective use of airspace. Given this reality, TECH has designed this 6-week Postgraduate certificate in Navigation and Map Interpretation for Air Navigation Applied to Drones.

Likewise, the intensive syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate has been created by authentic experts with an accumulated experience as drone pilots and flight instructors. Thanks to their deep knowledge of this field, the graduate will obtain a quality education according to their real needs. In addition, the study plan includes a didactic methodology of Relearning that leads to a solid learning and does not require long hours of study and memorization.
This is complemented by extensive teaching material based on video summaries, videos in detail, supplementary readings and case studies that provide dynamism and a much more enjoyable theoretical-practical vision.

The professional is, thus, before a unique academic option to be able to increase his field of action in  this area with total guarantee. In addition, students will have greater flexibility in the self-management of their studies, as they will not have to go to any center in person, nor will they have to attend classes with restricted schedules. 

An academic option that allows you to combine your daily personal activities with a quality education”  

This Postgraduate certificate in Navigation and Map Interpretation for Aerial Navigation Applied to Drones contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Drone Piloting
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This program will lead you to carry out an analysis of GLONASS and its comparison with GPS to undertake safe flights in different scenarios”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this specializing program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive specialization programmed to prepare in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

It delves into the representation of the Earth and the means, manual and electronic, to position and move a drone in the air"

Reduce the long hours of study and memorization with the Relearning pedagogical system used by TECH"

The curriculum of this university program is distinguished by providing students with the most comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of navigation and map interpretation. In this sense, such learning will allow the engineer to be able to perform this work with a total guarantee of safety. For this purpose, he also has at his disposal the numerous additional didactic material that makes up the virtual library with unlimited access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, during the entire academic process.

A complete curriculum that will allow you to master the key concepts for drone navigation”

Module 1. Navigation and Interpretation of Maps 

1.1. Fundamental Concepts 

1.1.1. Definitions 
1.1.2. Application 
1.1.3. Routometer  

1.2. The Earth: Longitude, Latitude, Positioning  

1.2.1. Geographical Coordinates 
1.2.2. Positioning 

1.3. Aeronautical Charts: Interpretation and Use

1.3.1. Aeronautical Charts 
1.3.2. Typology of Aeronautical Charts  
1.3.3. Projections of Aeronautical Charts 

1.4. Navegation: Types and Technique

1.4.1. Types of Flight 
1.4.2. Observed Navigation

1.4.2.1. Dead Reckoning Navigation 

1.5. Navigation: Supports and Equipment

1.5.1. Navigation Aids 
1.5.2. Applications 
1.5.3. Equipment for Flights with RPA 

1.6. Limitations of Altitude and Distance. Use of Airspace

1.6.1. VLOS 
1.6.2. BVLOS
1.6.3. EVLOS

1.7. GNSS. Use and Limitations 

1.7.1. Description 
1.7.2. Operation  
1.7.3. Control and Accuracy. Limitations 

1.8. GPS 

1.8.1. Fundamentals and Functions of GLONASS and GPS 
1.8.2. Differences Between GLONASS and GPS 
1.8.3. GPS 

1.9. AIP-ENAIRE Maps

1.9.1. ENAIRE 
1.9.2. INSIGNIA. Online Aeronautical Information Maps 
1.9.3. INSIGNIA VFR. Online Aeronautical Information Maps Specific For Night Flight

Delve from anywhere in the world into the means required for both manual and assisted RPA flights”