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Course in International Regulation on UAV/Rotorcraft

Online 300 h course in international regulation on UAV/rotorcraft. 6 modules covering STANAG 4702 (airworthiness of rotary-wing UAS), EASA CS-27 (small helicopters) and MATLAB/Simulink. Dedicated 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 technical particularities of rotary-wing UAVs.

02

Apply international airworthiness frameworks, including STANAG 4702.

03

Interpret the operational and airspace rules for UAS.

04

Analyse the technical and system safety requirements.

05

Evaluate the international controls applicable to defence UAVs.

06

Define a certification basis for an unmanned rotorcraft.

07

Develop a certification project for a rotary-wing UAV.

Profile

Who it's for

  • UAV certification engineer looking to specialise in International Regulation on UAV/rotorcraft.
  • Airworthiness engineer looking to specialise in International Regulation on UAV/rotorcraft.
  • Rotary-wing flight dynamics engineer looking to specialise in International Regulation on UAV/rotorcraft.
  • UAS operations manager looking to specialise in International Regulation on UAV/rotorcraft.
  • Aviation regulatory consultant looking to specialise in International Regulation on UAV/rotorcraft.
  • Systems safety engineer looking to specialise in International Regulation on UAV/rotorcraft.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • STANAG 4702 (airworthiness of rotary-wing UAS)
  • EASA CS-27 (small helicopters)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS systems)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations)
  • JARUS CS-LURS (light unmanned rotorcraft)
  • EMAR 21 (military airworthiness certification)
  • Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Multirotors versus unmanned helicopters
  2. 1.2Rotor aerodynamics
  3. 1.3Autorotation and failure modes
  4. 1.4Hybrid and convertible VTOLs
  5. 1.5Unmanned rotorcraft: Fire Scout and Camcopter
  6. 1.6Optionally piloted helicopters
  7. 1.7Naval and shipborne applications
  8. 1.8Civil applications: cargo and inspection
  9. 1.9Performance and flight envelope
  10. 1.10Workshop: comparison of rotor configurations
  1. 2.1Chicago Convention and Annex 8
  2. 2.2STANAG 4702 for rotary-wing UAS
  3. 2.3STANAG 4703 for light UAS
  4. 2.4STANAG 4746 for VTOL
  5. 2.5Adapted EASA CS-27 and CS-29
  6. 2.6Special condition SC-VTOL
  7. 2.7FAA Part 27 and Part 29
  8. 2.8Type certification for UAS
  9. 2.9Military airworthiness: EMAR
  10. 2.10Case study: certification basis for an unmanned helicopter
  1. 3.1Regulation (EU) 2019/947 for rotorcraft
  2. 3.2Operations in the specific category
  3. 3.3FAA Part 107 and exemptions
  4. 3.4Cargo operations with heavy UAS
  5. 3.5Night and BVLOS operations
  6. 3.6Integration with crewed helicopters
  7. 3.7Heliports and vertiports
  8. 3.8Operations from ships
  9. 3.9Phraseology and ATC coordination
  10. 3.10Practice: external load operation plan
  1. 4.1System safety analysis
  2. 4.2Transmission and rotor reliability
  3. 4.3Flight termination systems
  4. 4.4Redundant C2 link
  5. 4.5DO-160 environmental testing
  6. 4.6Rotor noise and requirements
  7. 4.7Human factors at the ground control station
  8. 4.8Maintenance and airworthiness management
  9. 4.9Accident investigation
  10. 4.10Case study: analysis of an unmanned rotorcraft accident
  1. 5.1Military use of unmanned rotorcraft
  2. 5.2Naval requirements and STANAG 4586
  3. 5.3MTCR and Wassenaar export controls
  4. 5.4Civil use of military platforms
  5. 5.5Interoperability with crewed helicopters
  6. 5.6Ethics of autonomous employment
  7. 5.7European unmanned VTOL programmes
  8. 5.8Search and rescue standards
  9. 5.9Regulatory trends
  10. 5.10Workshop: comparison of EASA, FAA and NATO regimes
  1. 6.1System description
  2. 6.2Concept of operations
  3. 6.3Certification basis
  4. 6.4Safety requirements
  5. 6.5Risk analysis
  6. 6.6Test plan
  7. 6.7Operations plan
  8. 6.8Export requirements
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, FLIGHTLAB, PX4 SITL, IBM DOORS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real flight test procedures for rotary-wing UAVs, system safety analysis and audits of certification bases. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditation-ready laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project: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 pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

System description

Understand the technical particularities of rotary-wing UAVs.

Concept of operations

Apply international airworthiness frameworks, including STANAG 4702.

Certification basis

Interpret the operational and airspace rules for UAS.

Safety requirements

Analyse the technical and system safety requirements.

Risk analysis

Evaluate the international controls applicable to defence UAVs.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

UAV certification engineerAirworthiness engineerRotary-wing flight dynamics engineerUAS operations managerAviation regulatory consultantSystems safety engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of 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 between 10 and 15 hours a week, compatible with full-time work.

The course uses MATLAB/Simulink, FLIGHTLAB, PX4 SITL, IBM DOORS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own-award diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

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

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