Drone Risk and Insurance Course
Online course of 300 hours in drone risk and insurance, structured in 6 modules covering operational risks, civil liability, aviation insurance for drones, claims management, and risk transfer and mitigation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Drone Risk and Insurance Course — studying from Ireland
Ireland's aerospace sector is concentrated in Shannon, Limerick and the Dublin region, with a strong base of maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics, aerostructures and engine component manufacturing. Multinational suppliers and specialist SMEs serve global airframe and engine programmes, while the Irish Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency shape certification and airworthiness requirements. Growing interest in drones, urban air mobility and space-related research is supported by university spin-outs and national research centres. Engineers here work on design assurance, systems integration, maintenance planning and compliance across the aviation value chain.
Fees for Ireland: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for aerospace work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state-awarded, and are not accredited by any national body. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers in Ireland and sets its own membership criteria, so recognition is decided by them, not by SEIUM. Aviation safety oversight sits with the Irish Aviation Authority. Check directly with these bodies before relying on any credential for licensing or chartership.
Do Irish aerospace and drone employers value private online engineering qualifications?
Hiring in Ireland's aerospace and drone sector is generally driven by demonstrable skills, relevant experience and, for many roles, recognised degrees. A private qualification may support a CV, particularly alongside practical experience, but its weight is decided by each employer. We cannot promise any outcome. Speaking to prospective employers about how they view SEIUM's programmes is the most reliable way to judge.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in Ireland?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so there is no travel and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. You will have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Some employers offer funding, which you should ask about directly.
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What you will be able to do
Identify and classify the risks of drone operations.
Analyse the applicable civil liability regime.
Understand the cover and exclusions of drone insurance.
Manage claims from notification through to recovery.
Quantify the economic risk of an operation.
Design risk transfer and mitigation programmes.
Negotiate insurance terms on the basis of safety management.
Who it's for
- Aviation risk managers.
- Aviation insurance underwriters.
- Drone claims adjusters.
- Specialist insurance brokers.
- Compliance managers at drone operators.
- Risk management consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the insurance sector.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 (insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators)
- Air Navigation Act 48/1960 (Spanish air navigation law)
- Royal Decree 37/2001 (compensation amounts for damage)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (rules for operating unmanned aircraft)
- ISO 31000 (risk management)
- Insurance Contract Act 50/1980 (Spanish insurance contract law)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR, data protection)
- Royal Decree 517/2024 (Spanish UAS regulation)
- @RISK
- Microsoft Excel
- Airdata UAV
- EASA SORA Tool
- Power BI
6 modules
1.1Risk taxonomy: technical, operational and legal1.2Risk to third parties on the ground1.3Mid-air collision risk1.4Risks to property and payload1.5Privacy and reputational risks1.6Cyber risks1.7Accident statistics1.8Probability and severity matrices1.9Company risk appetite1.10Case study: risk map of an aerial services company
2.1Liability of the operator and the pilot2.2Strict liability in aviation2.3Spanish Air Navigation Act2.4Third-party damage and compensation limits2.5Manufacturer liability2.6Contractual liability towards the client2.7Data protection and penalties2.8Relevant case law2.9Criminal liability2.10Practical: analysis of a claim involving third-party damage
3.1Mandatory insurance and Regulation 785/20043.2Civil liability cover3.3Hull insurance3.4Payload and equipment insurance3.5Cyber risk insurance3.6Common exclusions3.7Pay-per-flight-hour insurance3.8Underwriting and premium factors3.9The insurance market and Lloyd's3.10Workshop: comparison of policies for an operator
4.1Notification of the claim4.2Loss adjustment of damage4.3Investigation of causes4.4Preservation of evidence and logs4.5Third-party claims4.6Recoveries and subrogation4.7Coordination with the aviation authority4.8Lessons learned4.9Claims indicators4.10Case study: managing a claim for a crash in an urban area
5.1Economic quantification of risk5.2Operational mitigations and their effect on the premium5.3Contracts and indemnity clauses5.4Insurance in subcontracting5.5Safety programmes and premium discounts5.6Insurance for U-space and urban air mobility5.7Emerging risks5.8Enterprise risk management5.9Communication with insurers5.10Lab: risk quantification with Monte Carlo simulation
6.1Description of the operator6.2Risk identification6.3Qualitative and quantitative assessment6.4Liability analysis6.5Design of the insurance programme6.6Mitigation plan6.7Claims management protocol6.8Risk transfer budget6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final 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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is @RISK, Microsoft Excel, Airdata UAV, EASA SORA Tool and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for quantitative risk assessments, comparative policy analysis and simulation of claim scenarios. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrated project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EC) No 785/2004, Air Navigation Act 48/1960, Royal Decree 37/2001, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, ISO 31000, Insurance Contract Act 50/1980, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Royal Decree 517/2024.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with @RISK, Microsoft Excel, Airdata UAV, EASA SORA Tool and Power BI, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running 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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