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Course in Airspace Regulation for UAS

Online 300-hour course in airspace regulation for UAS. 6 modules covering Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS systems) and ENAIRE Insignia. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the structure and classification of airspace.

02

Apply European UAS regulations across their open, specific and certified categories.

03

Interpret Spanish regulations on geographical zones and authorisations.

04

Analyse how U-space works and its services.

05

Assess operational risks using the SORA methodology.

06

Plan the integration of UAS and air mobility into airspace.

07

Develop a UAS operation project in controlled airspace.

Profile

Who it's for

  • UAS operations manager looking to specialise in Airspace Regulation for UAS.
  • Airspace technician looking to specialise in Airspace Regulation for UAS.
  • Aeronautical regulation consultant looking to specialise in Airspace Regulation for UAS.
  • U-space service provider looking to specialise in Airspace Regulation for UAS.
  • Operational safety manager looking to specialise in Airspace Regulation for UAS.
  • Air traffic controller looking to specialise in Airspace Regulation for UAS.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter air navigation.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS systems)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 (U-space)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 923/2012 (SERA, rules of the air)
  • Royal Decree 517/2024 (legal framework for civil UAS)
  • Royal Decree 1180/2018 (Air Regulation and operational provisions)
  • AMC1 to Article 11 of Regulation 2019/947 (SORA methodology)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Airspace classes A to G
  2. 1.2Controlled and uncontrolled airspace
  3. 1.3CTR, TMA and airways
  4. 1.4Prohibited, restricted and danger areas
  5. 1.5VFR and IFR flight rules
  6. 1.6Maximum height of 120 m for UAS
  7. 1.7Air traffic services
  8. 1.8AIP and aeronautical publications
  9. 1.9NOTAM and how to consult them
  10. 1.10Workshop: interpreting an aeronautical chart
  1. 2.1Regulation (EU) 2019/947
  2. 2.2Open, specific and certified categories
  3. 2.3Subcategories A1, A2 and A3
  4. 2.4UAS geographical zones
  5. 2.5ED-269 data format for zones
  6. 2.6Standard scenarios STS-01 and STS-02
  7. 2.7Declarations and authorisations
  8. 2.8BVLOS operations
  9. 2.9Pilot registration and training
  10. 2.10Case study: authorising a BVLOS operation
  1. 3.1Royal Decree 517/2024
  2. 3.2Role of AESA and ENAIRE
  3. 3.3ENAIRE Drones application
  4. 3.4Coordination with ATS units
  5. 3.5Flights in urban areas
  6. 3.6Protection of critical infrastructure
  7. 3.7Protected natural areas
  8. 3.8Ministry of the Interior and prior notification
  9. 3.9Penalty regime
  10. 3.10Practice: processing a flight in a CTR
  1. 4.1Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664
  2. 4.2Mandatory U-space services
  3. 4.3Common Information Service Provider (CISP)
  4. 4.4U-space service providers (USSP)
  5. 4.5Network identification
  6. 4.6Flight authorisation and conflicts
  7. 4.7Traffic awareness
  8. 4.8Designation of U-space airspace
  9. 4.9UTM in the USA and Japan
  10. 4.10Case study: designing an urban U-space
  1. 5.1Integration of UAS with crewed aviation
  2. 5.2Detect and avoid and requirements
  3. 5.3Innovative air mobility
  4. 5.4Vertiports and eVTOL routes
  5. 5.5Certified unmanned aircraft
  6. 5.6Military airspace and coordination
  7. 5.7Operational safety and SMS
  8. 5.8Incident management and reporting
  9. 5.9SESAR trends
  10. 5.10Workshop: air risk analysis with SORA
  1. 6.1Description of the operation
  2. 6.2Airspace analysis
  3. 6.3Applicable regulations
  4. 6.4SORA assessment
  5. 6.5Coordination with ATS
  6. 6.6Operational procedures
  7. 6.7Contingency plan
  8. 6.8Documentation for AESA
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is ENAIRE Insignia, ENAIRE Drones, QGIS, Google Earth Pro, Mission Planner, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real airspace analysis procedures for UAS operations, SORA risk assessments and coordination of operations in UAS geographical zones. Assessment is continuous, by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Description of the operation

Understand the structure and classification of airspace.

Airspace analysis

Apply European UAS regulations across their open, specific and certified categories.

Applicable regulations

Interpret Spanish regulations on geographical zones and authorisations.

SORA assessment

Analyse how U-space works and its services.

Coordination with ATS

Assess operational risks using the SORA methodology.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

UAS operations managerAirspace technicianAeronautical regulation consultantU-space service providerOperational safety managerAir traffic controller
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with ENAIRE Insignia, ENAIRE Drones, QGIS, Google Earth Pro, Mission Planner. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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