Master’s in UAS Regulatory Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in UAS regulatory engineering. 12 modules covering the European UAS framework, the open, specific and certified categories, SORA, US regulation, U-space, product conformity, specialised operations, privacy and operator management, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the European UAS regulatory framework.
Classify operations into the open, specific and certified categories.
Apply the SORA methodology to real operations.
Compare European and US regulation.
Integrate operations into U-space airspace.
Assess product conformity requirements.
Manage a UAS operator with a safety management system.
Who it's for
- UAS operations managers running drone services for companies or public bodies.
- Remote pilots who want a solid grasp of the regulations behind their operations.
- Drone certification engineers working on class marking and type certification.
- UAS regulatory consultants preparing SORA assessments and authorisations.
- Safety managers responsible for an operator's management system.
- U-space specialists working on airspace integration.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the aeronautical sector.
What you'll work with
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (rules and procedures for operating unmanned aircraft)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS product requirements and third-country operators)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 (regulatory framework for U-space)
- 14 CFR Part 107 (US rules for small unmanned aircraft systems)
- JARUS SORA (specific operations risk assessment)
- 14 CFR Part 89 (US remote identification of unmanned aircraft)
- Royal Decree 517/2024 (Spanish legal framework for UAS)
- EN 4709-001 (product requirements and verification methods for UAS)
- DJI FlightHub 2
- UgCS
- QGIS
- ENAIRE Drones
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Definitions: UAS, RPAS and drones1.2System components1.3Classification by mass and use1.4VLOS, EVLOS and BVLOS operations1.5Ground and air risks1.6History of UAS regulation1.7ICAO and RPAS1.8Market and civil applications1.9Ethics and social acceptance1.10Case study: analysis of a typical operation
2.1Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/9452.2Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/9472.3Open, specific and certified categories2.4Classes C0 to C62.5Operator registration2.6Pilot competency2.7UAS geographical zones2.8Application in Spain2.9Royal Decree 517/20242.10Workshop: classification of operations
3.1Subcategories A1, A2 and A33.2Pilot requirements3.3Drone requirements by class3.4Class marking and conformity3.5Privately built drones3.6Height and distance restrictions3.7Mandatory liability insurance3.8UAS geographical zones and restrictions3.9Common infringements in the open category3.10Practical exercise: planning an A2 operation
4.1The SORA methodology step by step4.2Concept of operations4.3Intrinsic ground risk4.4Air risk and ARC4.5Strategic and tactical mitigations4.6Determining the SAIL level4.7Operational safety objectives4.8Standard scenarios (STS)4.9PDRA and LUC4.10Lab: SORA assessment of a BVLOS operation
5.1When the certified category applies5.2UAS type certification5.3Airworthiness of certified UAS5.4Remote pilot licences5.5Certified operators and their requirements5.6Carriage of people5.7Carriage of dangerous goods by UAS5.8Relationship with SC-VTOL5.9Outstanding regulatory challenges5.10Case study: certification route for a cargo drone
6.114 CFR Part 1076.2Exemptions and waivers6.3Remote ID and Part 896.4Operations over people6.5Part 135 for deliveries6.6Section 44807 and exemptions6.7LAANC and airspace6.8The FAA BEYOND programme6.9Differences from the EU6.10Workshop: Part 107 waiver application
7.1Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/6647.2Mandatory U-space services7.3U-space service providers (USSP)7.4Single common information service provider7.5Interoperability with ATM7.6UTM in the United States7.7Geofencing and geo-awareness7.8Remote identification in the EU7.9Deployment in Spain7.10Practical exercise: designing a U-space airspace
8.1Product requirements by class8.2Conformity assessment8.3UAS notified bodies8.4EN 4709 harmonised standards8.5Direct remote identification8.6Geo-awareness function8.7Link security8.8Drone cybersecurity8.9Declaration of conformity8.10Case study: C2 class marking of a drone
9.1Industrial inspection with drones9.2Precision agriculture9.3Surveying and mapping9.4Emergencies and public safety9.5Logistics and deliveries9.6Night operation requirements9.7Operations in urban environments9.8Swarms and light shows9.9Research and development9.10Workshop: operations manual for inspection
10.1Data protection and the GDPR10.2Image capture and privacy10.3Protection of critical infrastructure10.4Counter-drone systems and their regulation10.5Civil liability for damage10.6Liability insurance for drones10.7Social acceptance and noise10.8Ethics of automation10.9Responsible use and good practice10.10Practical exercise: privacy impact assessment
11.1Organisational structure of the operator11.2Operations manual11.3Safety management system11.4Pilot training11.5UAS maintenance11.6Occurrence reporting11.7Authority audits11.8Change management11.9Continuous improvement of the system11.10Case study: management system of an operator
12.1Selection of an operation or product12.2Analysis of the regulatory framework12.3Concept of operations12.4SORA risk assessment12.5Product and operator requirements12.6Airspace integration12.7Implementation plan12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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 DJI FlightHub 2, UgCS, QGIS and ENAIRE Drones, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for SORA risk assessments, BVLOS operation planning and product conformity checks. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664, 14 CFR Part 107, JARUS SORA, 14 CFR Part 89, Royal Decree 517/2024, EN 4709-001.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
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.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
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 DJI FlightHub 2, UgCS, QGIS and ENAIRE Drones, 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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