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.
Course in International Regulation on UAV/Rotorcraft — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$1,160 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the technical particularities of rotary-wing UAVs.
Apply international airworthiness frameworks, including STANAG 4702.
Interpret the operational and airspace rules for UAS.
Analyse the technical and system safety requirements.
Evaluate the international controls applicable to defence UAVs.
Define a certification basis for an unmanned rotorcraft.
Develop a certification project for a rotary-wing UAV.
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.
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)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Multirotors versus unmanned helicopters1.2Rotor aerodynamics1.3Autorotation and failure modes1.4Hybrid and convertible VTOLs1.5Unmanned rotorcraft: Fire Scout and Camcopter1.6Optionally piloted helicopters1.7Naval and shipborne applications1.8Civil applications: cargo and inspection1.9Performance and flight envelope1.10Workshop: comparison of rotor configurations
2.1Chicago Convention and Annex 82.2STANAG 4702 for rotary-wing UAS2.3STANAG 4703 for light UAS2.4STANAG 4746 for VTOL2.5Adapted EASA CS-27 and CS-292.6Special condition SC-VTOL2.7FAA Part 27 and Part 292.8Type certification for UAS2.9Military airworthiness: EMAR2.10Case study: certification basis for an unmanned helicopter
3.1Regulation (EU) 2019/947 for rotorcraft3.2Operations in the specific category3.3FAA Part 107 and exemptions3.4Cargo operations with heavy UAS3.5Night and BVLOS operations3.6Integration with crewed helicopters3.7Heliports and vertiports3.8Operations from ships3.9Phraseology and ATC coordination3.10Practice: external load operation plan
4.1System safety analysis4.2Transmission and rotor reliability4.3Flight termination systems4.4Redundant C2 link4.5DO-160 environmental testing4.6Rotor noise and requirements4.7Human factors at the ground control station4.8Maintenance and airworthiness management4.9Accident investigation4.10Case study: analysis of an unmanned rotorcraft accident
5.1Military use of unmanned rotorcraft5.2Naval requirements and STANAG 45865.3MTCR and Wassenaar export controls5.4Civil use of military platforms5.5Interoperability with crewed helicopters5.6Ethics of autonomous employment5.7European unmanned VTOL programmes5.8Search and rescue standards5.9Regulatory trends5.10Workshop: comparison of EASA, FAA and NATO regimes
6.1System description6.2Concept of operations6.3Certification basis6.4Safety requirements6.5Risk analysis6.6Test plan6.7Operations plan6.8Export requirements6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
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.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the technical particularities of rotary-wing UAVs.
Apply international airworthiness frameworks, including STANAG 4702.
Interpret the operational and airspace rules for UAS.
Analyse the technical and system safety requirements.
Evaluate the international controls applicable to defence UAVs.
Where this takes you
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.
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 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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