Electric urban aerial mobility (eVTOL) course
About our
Electric Urban Air Mobility Course
Explore the design, operation, and regulation of electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicles. It focuses on the integration of technologies such as electric propulsion, flight control systems, and high-capacity batteries to create efficient and sustainable urban transportation systems. It addresses critical aspects such as safety, certification, and necessary infrastructure, including the analysis of optimized routes and environmental impact. It provides knowledge in aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and power systems, preparing students for the evolution of urban air transport.
The program incorporates case studies, simulations, and hands-on exercises to understand the development of eVTOLs from conception to implementation. Participants acquire skills in performance analysis, route design, and risk assessment, as well as staying informed about the latest industry trends and global legislation. The course offers a solid foundation for engineers, urban planners, and entrepreneurs interested in leading the transformation of urban mobility.
Electric urban aerial mobility (eVTOL) course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
550 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Design and Operation of eVTOL: Mastering Electric Urban Air Mobility
- Fundamentals of electric urban air mobility and its evolution.
- Principles of aerodynamics and propulsion of eVTOLs.
- Structural design and stress analysis in eVTOLs.
- Flight control systems and autonomous navigation.
- Integration of electrical and propulsion systems.
- Regulations and certifications for eVTOLs.
- Simulation and modeling of eVTOLs.
- Operation and maintenance of eVTOLs.
- Case studies and real-world applications of eVTOLs.
- Design and optimization of rotors and propellers.
- Stability and control analysis of eVTOLs.
- Implementation of safety and redundancy systems.
- Vibration and noise analysis in eVTOL.
- Environmental Impact Assessment of Urban Air Mobility.
- Development of Air Traffic Management Strategies for eVTOL.
2. Analysis and Performance of Rotors in eVTOL
- Master the analysis of vibration modes and rotor stability in eVTOL aircraft, including flap-lag-torsion couplings, crucial for flight dynamics.
- Evaluate and mitigate the risk of whirl flutter, a critical aeroelastic phenomenon that affects the structural stability of rotors.
- Understand fatigue failure mechanisms and develop strategies for predicting component lifespan.
- Apply finite element (FE) methods for the accurate dimensioning of laminates in composites, optimizing strength and weight.
- Design and analyze structural and bonded joints, ensuring the integrity and durability of the rotor structure.
- Implement damage tolerance (DTT) techniques to assess the capacity of the structure to withstand damage and prevent catastrophic failure.
- Use non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as UT (ultrasound), RT (radiography), and thermography for the inspection and detection of defects in composite materials.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Modeling and Performance Analysis of Rotors for eVTOL
4. Modeling and Performance Analysis of Rotors for eVTOL
5. Evaluation of Rotor Modeling and Performance for eVTOL
5. **Evaluation of Rotor Modeling and Performance for eVTOL: What Will You Learn?**
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
6. Modeling and Performance of Rotors in eVTOL Systems
- Understand and evaluate complex aeroelastic couplings in rotors, including flap-lag-torsion, crucial for stability and control.
- Identify and mitigate whirl flutter phenomena, essential for the safety and durability of eVTOL systems.
- Analyze the effects of fatigue on rotor materials to predict service life and ensure structural integrity.
- Apply design and dimensioning methods for laminar structures using advanced composites, optimizing strength and weight.
- Design and analyze structural joints, including bonded joints, employing FEA (Finite Element Analysis) techniques to evaluate stress distribution and load-bearing capacity.
- Optimize rotor design using FEA simulation to ensure efficient performance and extended service life.
- Apply damage tolerance principles to assess the structure’s capacity to withstand damage, considering crack propagation and remaining service life.
- Utilize NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) techniques, including UT (Ultrasound), RT (Radiography), and thermography, for inspection and early detection of rotor defects.
- Ensure the safety and reliability of eVTOL systems by applying NDT-based inspection and maintenance standards.
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Who this program is for:
Electric urban aerial mobility (eVTOL) course
- Engineers with degrees in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or related engineering disciplines.
- Professionals with experience in rotorcraft/eVTOL OEMs, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) companies, specialized consulting firms, and technology research centers.
- Experts in areas such as Flight Testing, aeronautical certification, avionics, control systems, and flight dynamics, who wish to deepen their knowledge and specialize in eVTOL.
- Officials from regulatory bodies/aeronautical authorities, and professionals involved in the development and management of Urban Air Mobility (UAM/eVTOL) projects, who need to acquire specific skills in regulatory compliance applicable to this sector.
Recommended requirements for optimal course benefit: Basic knowledge of aerodynamics, control systems, and aircraft structures is recommended. A B2+ or C1 level of language proficiency in Spanish or English is also required. Bridging tracks are available to reinforce prior knowledge if necessary.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
2.1 Principles of Rotor Aerodynamics in eVTOLs
2.2 Rotor Blade Design for eVTOLs
2.3 Computational Flow Analysis (CFD) Methods
2.4 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Rotors
2.5 Key Performance Parameters (Efficiency, Thrust)
2.6 Rotor-Wake Interaction Effects
2.7 Rotor Design Optimization Techniques
2.8 Structural and Fatigue Analysis of Blades
2.9 Simulation Tools and Software (ANSYS, Xrotor)
2.10 Case Studies and Practical Applications
3.1 Factors Affecting Rotor Behavior
3.2 Wind Tunnel Testing and Experimental Validation
3.3 Stability and Control Analysis
3.4 Dynamic Response of the Rotor Under Different Flight Conditions
3.5 Impact of Weather Conditions
3.6 Noise and Vibration Assessment Generated
3.7 Failure Analysis and Failure Modes
3.8 Rotor and Actuator Control Systems
3.9 Design for Mitigating Adverse Effects
3.10 Case Studies and Best Practices
4.1 Modeling Airflow Around Rotors
4.2 Selecting Appropriate Aerodynamic Models
4.3 Laminar and Turbulent Flow Simulation
4.4 Rotor-Rotor Interaction Analysis (in Multi-Rotor Systems)
4.5 Pressure and Load Distribution Evaluation
4.6 Modeling Control Surface Effects
4.7 Stability and Maneuverability Simulation
4.8 Data and Results Visualization Techniques
4.9 Model Validation with Experimental Data
4.10 Simulation Applications in eVTOL Design
5.1 Selecting Key Performance Metrics
5.2 Sensitivity Analysis of Design Parameters
5.3 Multi-Objective Optimization of Rotor Design
5.4 Energy Efficiency Evaluation
5.5 Noise and Vibration Generation Analysis
5.6 Performance Evaluation Under Different Flight Conditions
5.7 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rotor Design
5.8 Design for Certification and Regulatory Compliance
5.9 Case Studies and Comparative Analysis
5.10 Tools and Software for Performance Evaluation
6.1 Complete Rotor System Modeling
6.2 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Rotor Design
6.3 Simulation of Structural Behavior Under Load
6.4 Rotor-Fuselage Interaction Modeling
6.5 Flight Control System Modeling
6.6 Flight Dynamics Analysis
6.7 Performance Simulation Under Critical Flight Conditions
6.8 Design Optimization for Performance and Safety
6.9 Data Integration and Modeling in the Process Design
6.10 Case Studies and Practical Examples
7.1 Dynamic Simulation of the Rotor in Different Phases of Flight
7.2 Stability and Control Analysis of the eVTOL
7.3 Modeling of Nonlinear Aerodynamic Effects
7.4 Simulation of Maneuvers and Transitions
7.5 Analysis of Rotor Response to Gusts and Disturbances
7.6 Modeling of Advanced Flight Control Systems
7.7 Evaluation of Behavior Under Abnormal Conditions
7.8 Vibration and Noise Mitigation Techniques
7.9 Rotor Failure and Reliability Analysis
7.10 Development of Simulation Models for eVTOL Design
8.1 Selection of Appropriate Evaluation Methods
8.2 Sensitivity Analysis of Design Parameters
8.3 Evaluation of Energy Efficiency and Cost
8.4 Evaluation of Safety and Reliability
8.5 Evaluation of Noise and Vibrations
8.6 Performance Evaluation Under Different Operating Conditions
8.7 Case Studies and Model Comparison
8.8 Model Validation with Real Data
8.9 Tools and Software for Performance Evaluation
8.10 Practical Applications and Design Recommendations
2.2 Introduction to Rotor Performance in eVTOLs
2.2 Fundamentals of Rotor Aerodynamics for eVTOLs
2.3 Rotor Flow Analysis: Methods and Tools
2.4 Numerical Modeling of Rotor Performance
2.5 Factors Influencing Rotor Performance: Load, Speed, etc.
2.6 Rotor Design Optimization for eVTOLs
2.7 Design Evaluation and Material Selection for Rotors
2.8 Rotor Performance Testing and Validation
2.9 Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Rotor Performance
2.20 Future Trends in Rotor Performance for eVTOLs
3.3 Introduction to eVTOL Rotor Evaluation
3.2 Fundamentals of Rotor Aerodynamics
3.3 Rotor Performance Evaluation Methods
3.4 Key Parameters in Rotor Evaluation
3.5 Rotor Simulation Software and Tools
3.6 Rotor Experimental Design and Testing
3.7 Rotor Stability and Control Evaluation
3.8 Rotor Failure and Reliability Analysis
3.9 Integrating Rotors into eVTOL Design
3.30 Case Studies and Practical Examples of Rotor Evaluation
4.4 Introduction to eVTOL Rotor Analysis
4.2 Fundamentals of Rotor Modeling
4.3 Rotor Analysis Methods: Blade Element Theory (BEMT)
4.4 Rotor Analysis Methods: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
4.5 Aerodynamic Modeling of Rotors for eVTOL
4.6 Structural Modeling of Rotors for eVTOL
4.7 Rotor Performance Analysis: Thrust, Power, and Efficiency
4.8 Simulation of Rotor Behavior in eVTOL
4.9 Validation and Verification of Rotor Models
4.40 Practical Applications of Rotor Modeling and Analysis in eVTOL
5.5 Introduction to Rotor Modeling and Performance in eVTOLs
5.5 Principles of Aerodynamics and Rotor Design for eVTOLs
5.3 Numerical Rotor Modeling: CFD and BEM
5.4 Performance Analysis: Thrust, Power, and Efficiency
5.5 Materials and Manufacturing of eVTOL Rotors
5.6 Design of Rotor Control Systems
5.7 Experimental Validation of Rotor Models
5.8 Optimization of Rotor Design for eVTOLs
5.9 Integration of Rotors into the Overall eVTOL Design
5.50 Future of Rotor Modeling and Performance in eVTOLs
6.6 Introduction to Rotor Modeling for eVTOL: Key Concepts
6.2 Principles of Rotor Aerodynamics: Theory and Applications
6.3 Numerical Rotor Modeling: Methods and Tools
6.4 Rotor Performance Simulation: Data Analysis
6.5 Rotor Design and Optimization: Key Strategies
6.6 Rotor Integration into eVTOL Systems: Considerations
6.7 Rotor Performance Evaluation: Methodology
6.8 Sensitivity Analysis and Model Validation
6.9 Case Studies: Rotor Modeling in eVTOL
6.60 Future Trends: Rotor Modeling
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).