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Master’s in Route Engineering: Operational Authorisation by Country

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in route engineering for UAS operational authorisation country by country. 12 modules covering authorisation in Spain, Europe, the UK, North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, documentation for authorities, airspace coordination, international operations and multi-country compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Prepare UAS operational authorisation applications.

02

Compare authorisation procedures in different countries.

03

Produce documentation that meets each authority's requirements.

04

Coordinate operations in national airspace.

05

Manage international drone operations.

06

Implement multi-country compliance systems.

07

Design expansion plans for UAS operators.

Profile

Who it's for

  • International UAS authorisation managers handling applications in several countries.
  • Drone operations managers expanding services abroad.
  • Regulatory consultants preparing authorisation files for operators.
  • Airspace coordinators liaising with air navigation service providers.
  • Compliance managers keeping multi-country authorisations up to date.
  • Senior remote pilots moving into operational management.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the aeronautical sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (rules and procedures for operating unmanned aircraft)
  • 14 CFR Part 107 (US rules for small unmanned aircraft systems)
  • Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IX (Canadian rules for remotely piloted aircraft systems)
  • Royal Decree 517/2024 (Spanish legal framework for UAS)
  • CASR Part 101 (Australian rules for unmanned aircraft)
  • Drone Rules 2021 (India) (Indian drone regulations)
  • RBAC-E No. 94 (Brazilian rules for unmanned aircraft)
  • JARUS SORA (specific operations risk assessment)
  • ENAIRE Drones
  • FAA DroneZone
  • QGIS
  • UgCS
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1What an operational authorisation is
  2. 1.2Authorisation versus declaration
  3. 1.3Contents of the operations manual
  4. 1.4Concept of operations (ConOps)
  5. 1.5Risk assessment as the basis
  6. 1.6Cross-border authorisation in the EU
  7. 1.7Validity and renewal
  8. 1.8Post-authorisation oversight
  9. 1.9Common errors in applications
  10. 1.10Case study: review of a rejected application
  1. 2.1AESA and its procedure
  2. 2.2Electronic office and forms
  3. 2.3Standard scenario (STS) declarations
  4. 2.4Specific category authorisations
  5. 2.5Geographical zones and ENAIRE
  6. 2.6Coordination with the Ministry of the Interior
  7. 2.7Operations in urban areas
  8. 2.8Timescales and fees
  9. 2.9Infringements and penalties
  10. 2.10Workshop: authorisation application to AESA
  1. 3.1DGAC and national scenarios
  2. 3.2The LBA and its processes
  3. 3.3Implementation of U-space in Germany
  4. 3.4ENAC and its regulation
  5. 3.5D-Flight in Italy
  6. 3.6Differences in geographical zones
  7. 3.7Language requirements
  8. 3.8Recognition of Spanish authorisations
  9. 3.9Comparison of processing times
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: cross-border France–Spain operation
  1. 4.1The CAA and its post-Brexit regime
  2. 4.2UK classes and transition
  3. 4.3The UK Operational Authorisation
  4. 4.4The BVLOS sandbox
  5. 4.5Norway and Sweden
  6. 4.6Finland and Denmark
  7. 4.7Operations in the Arctic
  8. 4.8Segregated BVLOS corridors
  9. 4.9Lessons in innovation
  10. 4.10Case study: BVLOS authorisation in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1The FAA and DroneZone
  2. 5.2Part 107 waivers
  3. 5.3Airspace authorisations
  4. 5.4COA certificates for public entities
  5. 5.5Transport Canada and the RPAS Centre
  6. 5.6SFOC in Canada
  7. 5.7BVLOS operations in Canada
  8. 5.8Recognition of foreign pilots
  9. 5.9National security restrictions
  10. 5.10Workshop: SFOC for power line inspection in Canada
  1. 6.1Mexico: AFAC and NOM-107
  2. 6.2Brazil: ANAC RBAC-E 94 and DECEA
  3. 6.3Argentina and the ANAC
  4. 6.4Chile: DGAC and DAN 151
  5. 6.5Colombia: Aerocivil and RAC 100
  6. 6.6Peru and the DGAC
  7. 6.7Restrictions on foreign operators
  8. 6.8Insurance and registration
  9. 6.9Regional regulatory trends
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: comparison of requirements in five countries
  1. 7.1Australia: CASA and Part 101
  2. 7.2New Zealand: CAA Parts 101 and 102
  3. 7.3Japan: MLIT and flight levels
  4. 7.4Singapore and the CAAS
  5. 7.5India: Drone Rules 2021 and Digital Sky
  6. 7.6China: CAAC and registration
  7. 7.7South Korea
  8. 7.8United Arab Emirates
  9. 7.9Cultural differences in application processes
  10. 7.10Case study: authorisation in Australia and Singapore
  1. 8.1Operations manual by country
  2. 8.2Risk assessments and formats
  3. 8.3Training programmes
  4. 8.4UAS technical documentation
  5. 8.5Insurance and certificates
  6. 8.6Emergency plans
  7. 8.7Maintenance procedures
  8. 8.8Translations and apostilles
  9. 8.9Version management
  10. 8.10Lab: multi-country operations manual template
  1. 9.1Air navigation service providers by country
  2. 9.2NOTAMs and how to request them
  3. 9.3Coordination with airports
  4. 9.4Restricted and prohibited areas
  5. 9.5Military airspace
  6. 9.6Digital authorisation tools
  7. 9.7U-space and UTM by country
  8. 9.8Communication with controllers
  9. 9.9Handling contingencies
  10. 9.10Workshop: coordinating an operation near an airport
  1. 10.1Operator expansion
  2. 10.2Local representation of the operator
  3. 10.3Importing equipment
  4. 10.4Customs requirements for drones
  5. 10.5Export controls
  6. 10.6Radio frequency licences
  7. 10.7International insurance for drones
  8. 10.8International data protection
  9. 10.9Country risk management
  10. 10.10Case study: deploying inspection services in three countries
  1. 11.1Unified management system
  2. 11.2Authorisation register
  3. 11.3Renewal calendar
  4. 11.4Compliance indicators
  5. 11.5Internal audit programme
  6. 11.6Training by country
  7. 11.7Management of regulatory changes
  8. 11.8Relationship with the authorities
  9. 11.9Lessons-learnt register
  10. 11.10Practical exercise: authorisations dashboard
  1. 12.1Selection of the operation and countries
  2. 12.2Comparative regulatory analysis
  3. 12.3Concept of operations
  4. 12.4Risk assessment by country
  5. 12.5Documentation for authorities
  6. 12.6Airspace coordination plan
  7. 12.7Compliance plan
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future work
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ENAIRE Drones, FAA DroneZone, QGIS and UgCS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for operational authorisation applications, airspace coordination and risk assessments adapted to each country. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, 14 CFR Part 107, Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IX, Royal Decree 517/2024, CASR Part 101, Drone Rules 2021 (India), RBAC-E No. 94, JARUS SORA.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, 14 CFR Part 107, Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IX and JARUS SORA applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:ENAIRE Drones, FAA DroneZone, QGIS and UgCS, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a multi-country operational authorisation plan for a UAS operation, from comparative regulatory analysis to the compliance plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

AESA application
Prepare an operational authorisation application to AESA.
Foreign authorisation
Prepare an SFOC for power line inspection in Canada.
Multi-country operations manual
Build an operations manual template valid for several countries.
Airspace coordination
Plan the coordination of an operation near an airport.
Master's Thesis
A multi-country operational authorisation plan for a UAS operation, from comparative regulatory analysis to the compliance plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

International UAS authorisation managerDrone operations managerRegulatory consultantAirspace coordinatorCompliance managerSenior remote pilot
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with ENAIRE Drones, FAA DroneZone, QGIS and UgCS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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