Maritime drone course (USV)
About our
The Maritime Drone (USV) Course explores the design, operation, and maintenance of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) for marine applications. It focuses on the study of sensors, navigation systems, and communication essential for remote and autonomous control in maritime environments. The course incorporates knowledge of propulsion, stability, and hull design, as well as the application of artificial intelligence and computer vision for tasks such as inspection, environmental monitoring, and mapping. Hands-on experience in the operation and programming of USVs is guaranteed, preparing participants for roles in the naval industry, oceanography, and maritime security.
The program delves into safety regulations and operating protocols, including the handling of marine data and the interpretation of performance reports. It addresses the challenges of operating in adverse conditions, such as waves, wind, and currents, using simulation and risk analysis tools. This training equips participants to work as USV operators, maintenance technicians, systems engineers, and marine data analysts, driving innovation in the naval sector.
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Maritime drone course (USV)
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
599 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Comprehensive Mastery of Maritime Drones: Design, Operation and Maintenance of USVs
- Fundamentals of USV Technology: Understand the architecture of unmanned surface vehicles, their main components, and their applications in the naval field.
- USV Design and Planning: Learn to design efficient USVs, considering aspects such as hydrodynamics, stability, propulsion, and maneuverability.
- Control and Navigation Systems: Master the remote control systems, GPS navigation, inertial systems, and sensors used in USV operation.
- USV Operation and Maintenance: Acquire skills in the safe and efficient operation of USVs, including the use of control software, data interpretation, and mission planning.
Learn to perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
Sensors and Payloads: Explore the different types of sensors and payloads that can be integrated into USVs, such as cameras, sonar, radar, and sampling equipment.
Legislation and Regulations: Understand the regulations and standards related to USV operation in national and international waters.
Simulation and Analysis: Use simulation software to analyze USV performance under different conditions and optimize its design and operation.
Systems Integration: Learn to integrate the different systems of a USV, including electronics, communication, propulsion, and sensors.
Specific Applications: Explore USV applications in various areas, such as maritime surveillance, oceanographic research, search and rescue, and the inspection of underwater infrastructure.
Trends and Future of USVs USV: Analyze the latest trends in USV technology and the future prospects of this constantly evolving industry.
2. **Deep Exploration of Marine Drones: Engineering, Piloting, and USV Maintenance**
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- Fundamentals of Marine Drone (USV) Engineering:
- Principles of hydrodynamics and stability in marine environments.
- Design and selection of corrosion-resistant materials.
- Efficient propulsion systems and energy-saving technologies for USVs.
- Marine Drone Pilot Skills:
- Advanced navigation: GPS, INS, positioning and control systems at sea.
- Pilot techniques in diverse weather and sea conditions.
- Regulations and standards for the operation of USVs at the national and international level.
- USV Maintenance and Care:
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
- Preventive and Corrective Inspection and Maintenance of key components.
- Safety Management and Emergency Protocols for USV Operations.
- USV Design and Manufacturing
- Hulh Selection and Design to Optimize Efficiency and Maneuverability.
- Integration of Sensors and Communication Systems: Radar, Sonar, Cameras, etc.
- Design of Remote Control and Autonomy Systems: Software and hardware.
- Structural and Integrity Analysis
- Analysis of flap–lag–torsion couplings, whirl flutter and fatigue.
- Sizing of laminates in composites, unions and bonded joints with FE.
- Implementation of damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
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. **USV Improvements: Rotors, Energy Efficiency, and Flight Dynamics**
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4. **USV Refinement: Rotors, Energy Efficiency, and Flight Dynamics**
Master the implementation of damage tolerance techniques, enabling the detection and management of damage in service.
Utilize non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiography (RT), and Thermography for the inspection and evaluation of structural integrity.
5. **USV Optimization: Design, Performance, and Propulsion of Marine Propellers**
- Master the design principles of USVs (Unmanned Surface Vehicles) from an optimization perspective.
- Delve into the hydrodynamic design of marine propellers for USVs, including the analysis of their performance under various operating conditions.
- Study the different types of propulsion for USVs, evaluating their advantages and disadvantages in terms of efficiency, maneuverability, and range.
- Understand the factors that influence the performance of marine propellers, such as the number of blades, blade profile, blade area, and pitch ratio.
- Apply simulation software to optimize propeller design and predict its performance.
- Analyze propeller-hull interaction and its impact on propulsive efficiency and vibration.
- Explore propeller manufacturing techniques, including material selection and manufacturing processes.
- Identify and Mitigate cavitation and erosion problems in propellers.
Become familiar with the regulations and standards applicable to the design and operation of USVs.
Implement strategies to improve the energy efficiency and range of USVs.
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. **In-Depth Analysis of USVs: Rotors, Flow, and Power in Marine Drones**
6. **In-Depth Analysis of USVs: Rotors, Flow, and Power in Marine Drones**
- Study of rotational aerodynamics, including the analysis of the rotor profile and its influence on USV performance.
- Evaluation of the principles of rotor momentum theory and its application to the design of marine propellers.
- Detailed analysis of the water flow around the rotors, considering cavitation effects and propulsive efficiency.
- Calculation and optimization of the power required for the USV, including the selection of engines and transmission systems.
- Identification and mitigation of vibrations induced by the rotor, using modal analysis and balancing techniques.
- Exploration of different rotor configurations (e.g., conventional propellers, Counter-rotating, cycloidal flows) and their impact on maneuverability and efficiency.
Analysis of the rotor-hull interaction, evaluating the influence of rotor flow on the resistance and stability of the USV.
Implementation of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations for rotor design optimization and flow analysis.
Design and structural analysis of rotors, including material selection and stress and strain calculations.
Study of variable pitch control systems and their impact on performance and energy efficiency.
Who this program is for:
Maritime drone course (USV)
- Professionals in the naval industry, maritime engineering, and related fields.
- Engineers, technicians, and operators of unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
- Personnel from maritime security, coastal surveillance, and ocean resource management companies.
- Researchers and developers interested in maritime drone technologies.
- 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.
1.1 Introduction to USVs: Concepts and Applications in the Naval Sector
1.2 USV Design: Basic Principles and Engineering Considerations
1.3 USV Components: Hulls, Propulsion Systems, Sensors, and Control Systems
1.4 Material Selection and USV Construction: Durability and Resistance in Marine Environments
1.5 USV Operation: Launching, Recovery, and Navigation Procedures
1.6 Remote Control Systems and Autonomy in USVs
1.7 Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of USVs: Inspections, Repairs, and Component Replacement
1.8 Safety in USV Operation: Protocols and Safety Measures to Prevent Accidents
1.9 Legislation and Regulations Applicable to USVs in the Maritime Sector
1.10 Case Studies: Practical Examples of USV Design, Operation, and Maintenance
2.1 USV Design and Manufacturing: Material Selection and Methods
2.2 USV Propulsion Systems: Engines, Propellers, and Transmission Systems
2.3 USV Electronics and Control Systems: Components and Software
2.4 USV Remote Piloting: Control and Communication Stations
2.5 USV Navigation and Positioning: GPS, Sensors, and Algorithms
2.6 USV Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
2.7 USV Safety and Operating Protocols
2.8 USV Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting
2.9 USV Operation Legislation and Regulations
2.10 Practical USV Applications: Examples and Case Studies
3.1 Principles of Propulsion in Maritime Drones: Engines, Propellers, and Drive Systems
3.2 Static and Dynamic Stability of USVs: Balance and Motion Control
3.3 Hull and Structural Design for Stability: Shapes, Materials, and Buoyancy
3.4 USV Control Systems: Sensors, Actuators, and Flight Controllers
3.5 Navigation and Positioning in Maritime Drones: GPS, IMU, and Reference Systems
3.6 Water Flow Dynamics Around USVs: Resistance and Maneuverability
3.7 Design and Selection of Marine Propellers: Efficiency and Performance
3.8 Alternative Propulsion Systems: Jets, Pumps, and Electric Propulsion
3.9 Analysis and Simulation of USV Stability: Software and Modeling
3.10 Integration and Testing of Propulsion and Stability Systems in Maritime Drones
4.1 Design and Operation Principles of USV Rotors
4.2 Factors Influencing USV Energy Efficiency
4.3 Stability and Control in USVs: Fundamentals and Applications
4.4 Flight Dynamics in USVs: Principles and Analysis
4.5 Rotor Selection: Design and Materials
4.6 Analysis of Propulsive Efficiency in USVs
4.7 Rotor Optimization Methods for USVs
4.8 Design of Efficient Propulsion Systems for USVs
4.9 Maintenance and Lifespan Management of USV Rotors
4.10 Case Studies: Performance Analysis of Different USV Rotor Configurations
5.1 Introduction to Marine Propeller Design for USVs
5.2 Principles of Naval Propulsion and Application to USVs
5.3 Material Selection and Propeller Construction
5.4 Geometric Design of Marine Propellers
5.5 Modeling Propeller-Water Interaction
5.6 Calculating Propeller Load and Performance
5.7 Optimizing Propeller Design for Energy Efficiency
5.8 Propulsion Systems and Their Integration in USVs
5.9 Propeller Failure Analysis and Maintenance
5.10 Case Studies: Propeller Design and Application in USVs
6.1 Hydrodynamic Analysis in USVs: Theory and Simulation
6.2 Estimation of Required Power: Drag and Propulsion
6.3 Propeller Selection: Design and Characteristics
6.4 Design of Efficient Propulsion Systems
6.5 Flow Analysis Around the Hull and Appendages
6.6 Impact of Cavitation on USV Performance
6.7 Optimizing Hull Shape to Reduce Drag
6.8 Wind and Water Tunnel Testing: Model Validation
6.9 Instrumentation and Measurement in USVs: Sensors and Data
6.10 Case Studies: Practical Applications and Challenges
- 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”).