Master’s in EASA Engineering (Open/Specific/Certified, SC-VTOL), FAA Part 107/135, Local CAAs; U-Space/UTM.
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in EASA (Open/Specific/Certified, SC-VTOL), FAA Part 107/135, local CAAs and U-space/UTM engineering. 12 modules covering the EASA UAS categories, SC-VTOL certification, FAA Part 107 and Part 135, national authorities, U-space, UTM and operator regulatory strategy, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the EASA open, specific and certified categories.
Interpret Special Condition SC-VTOL.
Compare the requirements of FAA Part 107 and Part 135.
Obtain authorisations from national authorities.
Integrate operations into U-space and UTM.
Assess safety, security and privacy risks.
Design regulatory strategies for UAS operators.
Who it's for
- UAS authorisation managers handling applications with EASA, the FAA and national CAAs.
- eVTOL certification engineers working on SC-VTOL compliance.
- Delivery operations managers planning drone logistics services.
- U-space specialists involved in airspace design and USSP services.
- Aviation regulatory consultants advising operators and manufacturers.
- Safety analysts supporting operational risk assessments.
- 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)
- Special Condition SC-VTOL-01 (EASA airworthiness requirements for VTOL aircraft)
- 14 CFR Part 107 (US rules for small unmanned aircraft systems)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 (regulatory framework for U-space)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS product requirements and third-country operators)
- 14 CFR Part 135 (US commuter and on-demand operations)
- ASTM F3411 (remote ID and tracking)
- ASTM F3548 (UAS traffic management (UTM) USS interoperability)
- UgCS
- DJI FlightHub 2
- AirMap
- QGIS
- Altitude Angel
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and unmanned aircraft1.2Risk-based and operation-centric approach1.3Interaction between 2019/945 and 2019/9471.4UAS AMC and GM1.5National competent authorities1.6Role of EASA versus the Member States1.7Evolution towards innovative air mobility1.8The EASA roadmap1.9EASA NPA consultations1.10Case study: reading the AMC for the specific category
2.1Subcategories A1, A2 and A32.2Classes C0 to C42.3Technical requirements by class2.4Online training and examination2.5A2 certificate of competency2.6Distances from uninvolved persons2.7Low-speed mode2.8Transition from legacy drones2.9Enforcement by the authorities2.10Workshop: compliance analysis of a C1 drone
3.1Operational authorisation in the specific category3.2SORA 2.5 and its main changes3.3Standard scenarios STS-01 and STS-023.4Classes C5 and C63.5Pre-defined risk assessments (PDRA)3.6Light UAS operator certificate (LUC)3.7Operator declarations3.8Cross-border recognition of authorisations3.9Oversight of operators3.10Lab: SORA 2.5 for a linear inspection
4.1Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 and innovative air mobility4.2Special Condition SC-VTOL-014.3Basic and enhanced categories4.4Airworthiness requirements4.5Means of compliance (MOC SC-VTOL)4.6Certification of light-class UAS4.7Special Condition SC Light-UAS4.8Piloting and operational requirements4.9Vertiports and PTS-VPT-DSN4.10Practical exercise: certification basis for an eVTOL
5.1Remote pilot requirements5.2Part 107 operating limitations5.3Requirements for night operations5.4Operations over people by category5.5Operations over moving vehicles5.6Waivers and authorisations5.7Controlled airspace and LAANC5.8Accident reporting5.9Compliance and penalties5.10Case study: BVLOS waiver under Part 107
6.1Part 135 operator certification6.2UAS delivery operations6.3Part 135 exemptions6.4Special-class UAS type certification6.5Safety programmes6.6Lessons from delivery operators6.7The future Part 108 for BVLOS6.8Maintenance requirements6.9Operational risk management6.10Workshop: analysis of a Part 135 exemption
7.1AESA in Spain7.2DGAC in France7.3LBA in Germany7.4The UK CAA7.5ENAC in Italy7.6Transport Canada and its procedures7.7CASA in Australia7.8DGCA in India7.9Differences in application processes7.10Practical exercise: comparison of national authorisations
8.1Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/6648.2Regulations 2021/665 and 2021/6668.3Mandatory U-space services8.4Optional U-space services8.5USSP certification8.6The CISP and its designation8.7Airspace risk assessment8.8Coordination with ATC8.9Pilot experiences in Europe8.10Case study: designation of a U-space airspace
9.1The FAA UTM concept9.2The FAA UTM Pilot Program (UPP)9.3ASTM F3548 for UTM interoperability9.4Remote identification: ASTM F34119.5Detect and avoid9.6Command and control (C2) links9.7Integration into controlled airspace9.8Information security9.9Scalability of UTM systems9.10Lab: strategic deconfliction simulation
10.1Operator safety management10.2Occurrence reporting10.3Infrastructure protection10.4Counter-UAS systems and their regulation10.5UAS cybersecurity10.6Privacy and the GDPR10.7Insurance and liability10.8Social acceptance and public perception10.9Noise from UAS and eVTOL10.10Practical exercise: cybersecurity analysis of a C2 link
11.1Selection of the operational category11.2Authorisation planning11.3Cross-border expansion of the operator11.4Scaling up operations11.5Relationship with the authorities11.6Document management and version control11.7Compliance indicators11.8Regulatory risk management11.9Trends and future scenarios11.10Workshop: expansion plan for an operator into three countries
12.1Selection of a product or operation12.2EASA and FAA analysis12.3Category and authorisation route12.4Risk assessment12.5U-space or UTM integration12.6Certification requirements12.7Implementation 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 UgCS, DJI FlightHub 2, AirMap, QGIS and Altitude Angel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for SORA assessments of complex operations, planning of operations in U-space airspace and analysis of eVTOL certification bases. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Special Condition SC-VTOL-01, 14 CFR Part 107, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, 14 CFR Part 135, ASTM F3411, ASTM F3548.
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 UgCS, DJI FlightHub 2, AirMap, QGIS and Altitude Angel, 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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