Why study at TECH?

Learn how to act in the different emergency situations that may arise when flying drones thanks to this Postgraduate diploma"

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Drones are tools that, as a result of technological development, are increasingly used in different areas of professional activity. However, the implementation of their operations is very complex, it being necessary to master all aspects related to limitations, areas, supervision of operations and communications to carry out safe and efficient actions. Consequently, professionals with extensive skills in all fields related to Drone Flight are very necessary nowadays, in order to ensure an effective operation of the aircraft. 

For this reason, TECH has created this degree, through which the student will increase their skills in this field and enjoy the broad career prospects offered by the sector. Throughout this academic period, students will learn about the aerial limitations related to the space in which they operate and the strategies for the prevention of accidents. In addition, you will learn the international alphabet for radio communications or identify the protocols for action in emergency situations. 

This Postgraduate Diploma is developed through a revolutionary 100% online teaching method, which allows the student to perfectly combine an exquisite learning with their personal and professional daily obligations. In the same way, it is designed and taught by the best active experts in drone piloting, who have transferred all their knowledge to the didactic resources of the program.  Therefore, the contents available to the student will be in tune with the latest updates in the sector. 

Through this program, you will learn to take into account the aerial limitations related to the space in which you operate to carry out Drone Flights completely safe"

This Postgraduate diploma in Drone Flight contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. Its most outstanding features are:

  • 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

Study from the place you want and 24 hours a day through the 100% online methodology of this Postgraduate diploma"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training 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 training programmed to train in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Manage, through this qualification, the strategies to prevent accidents that may arise during Drone Flight"

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Position yourself as a professional of reference in Drone Flight in only 6 months of intensive learning"

Syllabus

The syllabus of this program is made up of 3 excellent modules with which the engineer will delve into the most relevant aspects of Drone Flight, mastering the different operational procedures or communications areas. The didactic materials that will be available during the duration of this program are present in a wide range of textual and multimedia formats. This fact, in addition to the 100% online mode of the Postgraduate diploma, preserves individualized and enjoyable learning for each student.

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This study plan has been specifically designed by professionals with extensive experience in piloting drones"

Module 1. Operational Procedures

1.1. Operational Procedures of Flight 

1.1.1. Operative Definition 
1.1.2. Acceptable Means 
1.1.3. Operational Procedure of the Flight

1.2. Operations Manual 

1.2.1. Definition 
1.2.2. Content  
1.2.3. Index 

1.3. Operational Scenarios 

1.3.1. Justification 
1.3.2. Standard Scenarios 

1.3.2.1. For Night Flight: STSN01
1.3.2.2. For Flight in a Controlled Airspace: STSE01
1.3.2.3. Urban Scenarios 

1.3.2.3.1. For Flights in Built-Up Areas: STSA01 
1.3.2.3.2. Flights in Built-Up Areas and a Controlled Airspace: STSA02 
1.3.2.3.3. Flights in Built-Up Areas and an Atypical Airspace: STSA03 
1.3.2.3.4. For Flight in Built-Up Areas, a Controlled Airspace and Night Flight: STSA04 

1.3.3. Experimental Scenarios 

1.3.3.1. Experimental Flights in BVLOS in Segregated Airspace for Aircraft Weighing Less Than 25kg: STSX01 
1.3.3.2. Experimental Flights in BVLOS in Segregated Airspace for Aircraft Weighing More Than 25kg: STSX02 

1.4. Limitations Related to the Space in Which Its Operated 

1.4.1. Maximum and Minimum Altitudes 
1.4.2. Limitations of Maximum Distance of Operation 
1.4.3. Meteorological Conditions 

1.5. Operation Limitations 

1.5.1. Relative to the Pilot 
1.5.2. Relative to the Area of Protection and the Recovery  Zone 
1.5.3. Relative to the Objects and Dangerous Substances 
1.5.4. Related to Flying Facilities 

1.6. Flight Personnel 

1.6.1. The Pilot in Charge 
1.6.2. The Observer 
1.6.3. The Operator 

1.7. Operation Supervision 

1.7.1. The Operation Manual 
1.7.2. Objectives 
1.7.3. Responsibility 

1.8. Prevention of Accidents 

1.8.1. The Operation Manual 
1.8.2. General security checklist 
1.8.3. Particular security checklist 

1.9. Other Mandatory Compliance Procedures 

1.9.1. Flight Time Records 
1.9.2. Maintaining Remote Pilot Aptitude 
1.9.3. Maintenance Records 
1.9.4. Procedure to Obtain the Airworthiness Certificate 
1.9.5. Procedure to Obtain Special Certification for Experimental Flights 

1.10. Procedure to Become an Operator 

1.10.1. Qualification Procedure: Prior Communication 
1.10.2. Procedure to Become an Operator: Specialized Air Operations or Experimental Flights 
1.10.3. Operator Deregistration and Prior Notification 

Module 2. Aeronautical 

2.1. Radiophonist Qualification for Remote Pilots 

2.1.1. Theoretical Requirements 
2.1.2. Practical Requirements 
2.1.3. Programming 

2.2. Emitters, Receptors and Antennae 

2.2.1. Emitter 
2.2.2. Receptors 
2.2.3. Antennae 

2.3. General Principles of Radio Transmission 

2.3.1. Radio Transmission 
2.3.2. Causality of Radio Communication 
2.3.3. Radio Frequency Justification 

2.4. Use of Radio 

2.4.1. Guide to Radiophony at Uncontrolled Aerodromes 
2.4.2. Practical Communication Guide 
2.4.3. The Q Code 

2.4.3.1. Aeronautical 
2.4.3.2. Maritime 

2.4.4. International Alphabet for Radio Communication 

2.5. Aeronautical Vocabulary

2.5.1. Aeronautical Phrasing Applicable to Drones
2.5.2. English-Spanish 
2.5.3. Spanish-English 

2.6. Use of Radio Spectrum Frequencies 

2.6.1. Definition of the Radio Spectrum
2.6.2. CNAF (Spanish National Frequency Allocation Chart)
2.6.3. Services

2.7. Aeronautical Mobile Service

2.7.1. Limitations 
2.7.2. Messages 
2.7.3. Cancellations 

2.8. Radio-Telephonic Procedures

2.8.1. Language 
2.8.2. Transmission, Verification and Pronunciation of Numbers 
2.8.3. Message Transmission Technique

2.9. Communications With Air Traffic Control

2.9.1. Communications and Listening 
2.9.2. Communications Failure in Airfield Traffic 
2.9.3. Communications Failure in VMC or at Night

2.10. Air Transit Services

2.10.1. Classification of Airspace
2.10.2. Aeronautical Information Documents: NOTAM and AIP
2.10.3. Organization of ATS in Spain
2.10.4. Controlled, Uncontrolled and Segregated Airspace 
2.10.5. ATC Instructions

Module 3. Engineering Technology in Flight

3.1. Particularities 

3.1.1. Aircraft Description 
3.1.2. Motor, Propeller and Rotor(s) 
3.1.3. Three-View Plan 
3.1.4. Systems That Form Part of the RPAS (Ground Control Station, Catapults, Nets, Additional Information Displays, etc.) 

3.2. Limitations 

3.2.1. Mass 
3.2.1.1. Maximum Mass 
3.2.2. Speeds 

3.2.2.1. Maximum Speed 
3.2.2.2. Loss of Speed 

3.2.3. Limitations of Altitude and Distance 
3.2.4. Maneuvering Load Factor 
3.2.5. Mass and Centering Limits 
3.2.6. Authorized Maneuvers 
3.2.7. Drive Unit, Propellers and Rotor, If Applicable 
3.2.8. Maximum Potential 
3.2.9. Engine, Propeller and Rotor Speed 
3.2.10. Environmental Limitations of Use (Temperature, Altitude, Wind and Electromagnetic Environment) 

3.3. Abnormal and Emergency Procedures

3.3.1. Engine Failure
3.3.2. Restarting an Engine in Flight 
3.3.3. Fire 
3.3.4. Gliding 
3.3.5. Self-Rotation 
3.3.6. Emergency Landing 
3.3.7. Other Emergencies

3.3.7.1. Loss of a Means of Navigation 
3.3.7.2. Loss of Connection With Flight Control 
3.3.7.3. Others 

3.3.8. Safety Devices 

3.4. Normal Procedures 

3.4.1. Pre-Flight Revision  
3.4.2. Commissioning  
3.4.3. Take-Off 
3.4.4. Cruise Control 
3.4.5. Hovering 
3.4.6. Landing
3.4.7. Engine Shutdown After Landing
3.4.8. After-Flight Revision

3.5. Loans

3.5.1. Take-Off 
3.5.2. Limit of Crosswind at Take-off
3.5.3. Landing
3.5.4. Limit of Crosswind When Landing

3.6. Weight and Centering. Equipment 

3.6.1. Reference Unladen Mass 
3.6.2. Vacuum Reference Centering 
3.6.3. Configuration for the Determination of Mass in Vacuum  
3.6.4. List of Equipment 

3.7. Assembly and Adjustment

3.7.1. Instructions for Assembly and Adjustment
3.7.2. List of User-Accessible Settings and Consequences on Flight Characteristics  
3.7.3. Impact of the Installation of Any Special Equipment Related to a Particular Use 

3.8. Software 

3.8.1. Identification of Versions 
3.8.2. Verification of its Correct Functioning
3.8.3. Updates  
3.8.4. Programming 
3.8.5. Aircraft Adjustments

3.9. Safety Study for Declarative Operations

3.9.1. Records 
3.9.2. Methodology 
3.9.3. Operations Description 
3.9.4. Risk Evaluation
3.9.5. Conclusions 

3.10. Applicability: From Theory to Practice 

3.10.1. Flight Syllabus 
3.10.2. Expert Testing
3.10.3. Maneuvers

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Postgraduate Diploma in Drone Flight

The flight of a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle is explained by the basic principles of aerodynamics, which are the same that govern the flight of any aircraft. Drone technology is based on the combination of different components, such as a battery, motors, controllers and sensors that allow them to operate and navigate in airspace. The propellers rotate at high speed by means of the energy generated electrically by the battery, providing the necessary power to keep the drone in the air. In turn, the drone controller receives direct orders from a pilot or programmed instructions to then send signals to the motors, directing the flight and stabilizing the vehicle.

Become a Drone Flight specialist through this program for Engineering professionals

A Drone Flight Specialist has advanced experience and knowledge about the use and operation of drones, whether for recreational, commercial or research purposes. In addition, they have an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of aeronautics and are familiar with local regulations and laws governing the use of drones in different locations.

As an expert they must have the advanced technical skills to handle and operate drones, as well as to perform specific tasks with them, such as taking high-quality photographs and videos, collecting data, performing inspections, sending packages and other uses. Know all about the software used to control and program drones, and be up to date with the latest technological innovations and trends in the field.

TECH the largest online university in the world has the specialized academic program designed to train in the management, operation and use of drones for various purposes. This program is aimed at graduates of engineering, technology, information science and related disciplines who wish to specialize in Drone flying.