Apply now
CourseDefense, Military Engineering & Land Systems Applications open

ICAO Regulations Course for Large Drones

Online 300-hour course on ICAO regulations for large drones. 6 modules covering ICAO Annex 2 (Rules of the Air), ICAO Doc 10019 (RPAS Manual) and STK (Systems Tool Kit). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
Enrol now View syllabus Ask an advisor
Virtual lab · try it before you enrol

Take the controls.

Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.

SIM · LIVE ●
Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the ICAO regulatory framework for RPAS.

02

Apply airworthiness requirements to large RPAS.

03

Analyse the required performance of the command and control link.

04

Evaluate detect and avoid solutions.

05

Define licensing requirements and operating procedures.

06

Integrate an RPAS into non-segregated airspace.

07

Develop an integration project for a large RPAS.

Profile

Who it's for

  • RPAS certification engineer who wishes to specialise in ICAO Regulations for large drones.
  • Airspace integration specialist who wishes to specialise in ICAO Regulations for large drones.
  • Command and control link engineer who wishes to specialise in ICAO Regulations for large drones.
  • RPAS operations manager who wishes to specialise in ICAO Regulations for large drones.
  • Airworthiness inspector who wishes to specialise in ICAO Regulations for large drones.
  • Aviation regulatory consultant who wishes to specialise in ICAO Regulations for large drones.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ICAO Annex 2 (Rules of the Air)
  • ICAO Doc 10019 (RPAS Manual)
  • RTCA DO-362 (command and control link)
  • RTCA DO-365 (detect and avoid)
  • ICAO Annex 8 (airworthiness)
  • ICAO Annex 1 (personnel licensing)
  • STANAG 4671 (UAV airworthiness)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Chicago Convention and Article 8
  2. 1.2Circular 328 on UAS
  3. 1.3RPAS Manual Doc 10019
  4. 1.4ICAO RPAS Panel
  5. 1.5The concept of remotely piloted aircraft
  6. 1.6Integration into non-segregated airspace
  7. 1.7IFR operations with RPAS
  8. 1.8SARPs amendment timeline
  9. 1.9Role of States and authorities
  10. 1.10Workshop: annotated reading of Doc 10019
  1. 2.1Annex 8 applied to RPAS
  2. 2.2Type certificate for aircraft and station
  3. 2.3Certification bases CS-LURS and STANAG 4671
  4. 2.4MALE and HALE systems
  5. 2.5Flight termination system
  6. 2.6Reliability and failure rates
  7. 2.7DO-178C software and DO-254 hardware
  8. 2.8Continuing airworthiness
  9. 2.9Examples: Global Hawk, SeaGuardian and Eurodrone
  10. 2.10Case study: certification of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian
  1. 3.1C2 link and its certification
  2. 3.2Satellite and terrestrial C2 service
  3. 3.3Spectrum allocated by the ITU
  4. 3.4Required link performance (RLP)
  5. 3.5Loss of link and procedures
  6. 3.6Latency and availability
  7. 3.7Link safety and cybersecurity
  8. 3.8Handover between stations
  9. 3.9RTCA DO-362 standards
  10. 3.10Practical: link budget analysis
  1. 4.1Detect and avoid requirements
  2. 4.2RTCA DO-365 and DO-366 standards
  3. 4.3ACAS Xu
  4. 4.4Air-to-air radar
  5. 4.5Remain well clear
  6. 4.6Interaction with air traffic control
  7. 4.7ATC phraseology and communications
  8. 4.8Transponder and ADS-B equipment
  9. 4.9DAA trials
  10. 4.10Case study: integration of a HALE into Class A airspace
  1. 5.1Annex 1 and remote pilot licence
  2. 5.2Training and competencies
  3. 5.3Annex 6 and RPAS operator
  4. 5.4Safety management system (SMS)
  5. 5.5Human factors at the remote station
  6. 5.6Cross-border operations
  7. 5.7Accident investigation under Annex 13
  8. 5.8Aviation security and Annex 17
  9. 5.9Roadmap towards 2030
  10. 5.10Workshop: operations manual for a large RPAS
  1. 6.1System description
  2. 6.2Operational scenario
  3. 6.3Applicable SARPs
  4. 6.4Certification basis
  5. 6.5C2 link requirements
  6. 6.6DAA solution
  7. 6.7Safety analysis
  8. 6.8Integration plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

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, making it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is STK (Systems Tool Kit), MATLAB/Simulink, X-Plane, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real procedures for integration analysis in controlled airspace, C2 link performance studies, and evaluation of detect and avoid systems. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored: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, OT cybersecurity, IHL 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 ICAO regulatory framework for RPAS.

Operational scenario

Apply airworthiness requirements to large RPAS.

Applicable SARPs

Analyse the required performance of the command and control link.

Certification basis

Evaluate detect and avoid solutions.

C2 link requirements

Define licensing requirements and operating procedures.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

RPAS certification engineerAirspace integration specialistCommand and control link engineerRPAS operations managerAirworthiness inspectorAviation regulatory consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

Ready to start?

Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.

Apply now Scholarships
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 STK (Systems Tool Kit), MATLAB/Simulink, X-Plane, QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

Keep exploring

Related programmes

See all in Defense, Military Engineering & Land Systems
Course500 $

Course in Ethics in Composite Materials Testing

Online 300-hour course in ethics in composite materials testing. 6 modules covering ASTM D3039 (tensile testing of polymer matrix composites), ASTM D7136 (drop-weight impact on composites)…

300 hOnlineDefense, Military Engineering & Land Systems
Course500 $

Course in Type-Approval Processes for Military Vehicles

Online 300-hour course in vehicle type-approval processes for military vehicles. 6 modules covering Real Decreto 750/2010 (vehicle type-approval procedures), Real Decreto 2822/1998 (General Vehicle Regulation) and…

300 hOnlineDefense, Military Engineering & Land Systems
Course720 $

Course in Ethics in Academic Recycling in Military Logistics

Online 300 h course in ethics in academic recycling in military logistics. 6 modules covering Directive 2008/98/EC (waste framework), Law 7/2022 (waste and contaminated soils for…

300 hOnlineDefense, Military Engineering & Land Systems
ICAO Regulations Course for Large DronesEnrol
Related programmes

More in Defense, Military Engineering & Land Systems

Course in International Regulation for Drone TestingView programme →Critical Hardware Certification in Drones CourseView programme →ISO/IEC Course in Critical Data IntegrationView programme →Course in Ethics of Dual-Use BiotechnologyView programme →Course in Ethics in Global Military GovernanceView programme →Course in Ethics Standards in University Defence ResearchView programme →

All Defense, Military Engineering & Land Systems programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships

Scroll to Top
SEIUM – Institute of Advanced Engineering
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.