UAV Maintenance Course
About our
The UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Maintenance Course provides comprehensive training in the inspection, diagnosis, and repair of drones and their components. It focuses on the application of procedures for operational safety, fault identification, parts replacement, and system calibration, including electric motors, sensors, flight electronics, and communication systems. Tools such as multimeters, precision welding, and diagnostic software are studied, ensuring the reliability and performance of UAVs in various applications, from aerial inspections to precision agriculture. The course offers practical experience in the use of maintenance manuals, safety protocols, and current legislation related to drone operation and maintenance. Prepares students for roles such as drone maintenance technicians, UAV operators, and flight systems specialists, with the goal of ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance in the drone industry.
UAV Maintenance Course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
480 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Predictive and corrective maintenance of UAVs: Engines, propellers and flight systems
- UAV Engine Diagnosis and Repair: Common failures, measurement techniques, and performance analysis.
- Propeller Evaluation and Replacement: Selection, balancing, alignment, and optimization for different flight conditions.
- Flight Systems: Calibration and adjustment of sensors, actuators, and control systems.
- Predictive Maintenance: Visual inspection, vibration analysis, and thermography to detect incipient failures.
- Corrective Maintenance: Repair and replacement of components, following service manuals and best practices.
- Flight Data Interpretation: Analysis of flight logs to identify trends and optimize aircraft performance.
- Use of Diagnostic Tools: Software and hardware for UAV troubleshooting.
- Legislation and Regulations: Knowledge of regulations concerning UAV maintenance.
2. Evaluation and Optimization of Drone Propulsion Systems: Propellers and Motors
2. Evaluation and Optimization of Drone Propulsion Systems: Propellers and Motors
Understand the fundamentals of propeller aerodynamics and design.
Analyze the performance of electric and internal combustion motors for drones.
Evaluate the energy efficiency of propulsion systems.
Study different propeller configurations and their implications.
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).
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. Analysis and repair of drone flight systems, motors and propellers
4. Analysis and Repair of Drone Flight Systems, Motors, and Propellers
- Identify and diagnose faults in flight systems, motors, and propellers.
- Understand aerodynamics and flight mechanics as applied to drones.
- Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Evaluate the performance and efficiency of motors and propellers.
- Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Apply inspection and fault detection techniques to components.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
- Perform repairs and maintenance on systems of drones.
- Interpret flight data and maintenance logs.
- Use specialized drone analysis tools and software.
5. Diagnosis, adjustment and repair of UAV rotors: Modeling and performance
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Rotor Dynamics Evaluation:
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Aerodynamic and Structural Stability Analysis.
- Identification and study of flap-lag-torsion couplings, essential for rotor response to movement.
- In-depth analysis of the whirl flutter phenomenon, critical for safety and design.
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Evaluation of the fatigue resistance of materials and components.
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Dimensioning of composite structures, considering material and process selection.
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Design of joints and bonded joints, using finite element (FE) techniques to optimize strength and durability.
Simulation and analysis of stresses, strains, and failure modes.
Inspection and Maintenance Techniques:
Application of damage tolerance methodology to predict and manage damage growth.
Implementation of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques:
Ultrasound (UT)
Radiography (RT)
Thermography
Structural integrity assessment and defect detection in rotors.
Component Design and Manufacturing:
6. Drone Rotor Modeling and Performance: Diagnosis, Tuning, and Repair
- Identify and diagnose problems in drone rotors, including the analysis of flap-lag-torsion couplings to understand their dynamic behavior.
- Evaluate susceptibility to whirl flutter, a critical phenomenon that can cause catastrophic rotor failures, and apply mitigation techniques.
- Analyze material fatigue in drone rotors and develop strategies to extend their service life, including considering fatigue and designing stronger components.
- Master laminate dimensioning techniques in composites, using finite element (FE) software to optimize rotor strength and weight.
- Design and analyze joints and bonded joints in drone rotors, ensuring structural integrity and the efficient transfer of loads.
Apply finite element (FE) simulation methods to predict the structural behavior of rotors and optimize their design for different operating conditions.
Apply damage tolerance principles to design drone rotors capable of withstanding damage and continuing to operate safely.
Use non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, including ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography, to detect and assess rotor damage without compromising their integrity.
Implement NDT-based inspection and maintenance protocols to ensure the safety and reliability of drone rotors throughout their service life.
Who this program is for:
UAV Maintenance Course
- Graduates in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals in OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL, MRO, consulting, and technology centers.
- Flight Testing, certification, avionics, control, and dynamics seeking specialization.
- Regulators/authorities and UAM/eVTOL professionals requiring compliance skills.
Recommended requirements: foundation in aerodynamics and control and structures; ES/EN B2+/C1. We offer bridging tracks if you need them.
- 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 Predictive and Corrective Maintenance of UAVs
1.2 UAV Engines: Types, Operation, and Maintenance
1.3 Propellers: Selection, Inspection, and Repair
1.4 Flight Systems: Sensors, Actuators, and Calibration
1.5 Scheduled Preventive Maintenance of UAVs
1.6 Troubleshooting Flight System Faults
1.7 Repairing Common UAV Failures
1.8 Post-Maintenance Testing and Verification
1.9 Maintenance Documentation and Records
1.10 Safety and Regulations in UAV Maintenance
2.2 Engines and propellers: preventive maintenance and diagnostics.
2.2 Flight systems: calibration and troubleshooting.
2.3 UAV structures: inspection and damage repair.
2.4 Vibration analysis of engines and rotors.
2.5 Propeller alignment and balancing techniques.
2.6 Troubleshooting and resolving problems in flight control systems.
2.7 Replacement and repair of electronic components.
2.8 Programming and firmware updates.
2.9 UAV maintenance tools and equipment.
2.20 Safety protocols and best practices.
3.3 Visual Inspection and Damage Analysis of Drone Structures
3.2 Evaluation of Materials and Structural Repair Techniques
3.3 Diagnosis of Electronic Components and Communication Systems
3.4 Identification and Replacement of Damaged Components
3.5 Failure Analysis of Power Supply and Distribution Systems
3.6 Verification and Calibration of Sensors and Actuators
3.7 Overhaul and Repair of Flight Control Systems
3.8 Structural Integrity Assessment and Non-Destructive Testing
3.9 Spare Parts Management and Preventive Maintenance
3.30 Case Studies: Common Failures and Solutions
4.4 Common Engine and Propeller Failures: Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
4.2 Flight Systems: Calibration and Fine-Tuning
4.3 Flight Data Analysis for Anomaly Detection
4.4 Preventive Maintenance of Engines and Propellers
4.5 Repair of Structural and Aerodynamic Components
4.6 Safety Procedures and Repair Protocols
4.7 Specialized Tools and Equipment for Analysis and Repair
4.8 Optimizing Engine and Propeller Performance
4.9 Current Legislation and Aeronautical Regulations
4.40 Practical Case Studies: Troubleshooting
5.5 Fundamentals of Rotor Aerodynamics: Airfoil, Pitch, and Angle of Attack
5.5 Main Rotor Components: Blades, Hub, and Control Mechanisms
5.3 Rotor Fault Diagnosis: Vibrations, Noise, and Imbalances
5.4 Rotor Adjustment and Calibration: Balancing, Alignment, and Tuning
5.5 Flight Data and Telemetry Analysis for Optimization
5.6 Rotor Repair Methods: Materials, Tools, and Techniques
5.7 Visual and Non-Destructive Inspection of Rotors
5.8 Flight Control Systems and Their Influence on Rotor Performance
5.9 Regulations and Safety Standards in Rotor Maintenance
5.50 Case Studies: Analysis of Common Problems and Solutions
6.6 Principles of Rotor Aerodynamics: Design and Operation
6.2 Mathematical Modeling of Rotors: Equations and Simulation
6.3 Performance Analysis: Efficiency, Thrust, and Energy Consumption
6.4 Rotor Fault Diagnosis: Identification and Causes
6.5 Rotor Tuning and Calibration: Performance Optimization
6.6 Rotor Repair: Techniques and Materials
6.7 Rotor Design: Airfoil Selection and Geometry
6.8 Rotor Optimization: Software and Tools
6.9 Performance Evaluation: Testing and Validation
6.60 Rotor Maintenance and Service Life Considerations
- 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”).