Diploma in Anti-Drone Standards (EU/US/NATO)
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in anti-drone (C-UAS) regulations across the EU, US and NATO. 8 modules covering the drone threat, European and US regulatory frameworks, NATO cooperation, spectrum, privacy and liability, and compliant deployment, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Anti-Drone Standards (EU/US/NATO) — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand's defence engineering sector is centred on the New Zealand Defence Force, which operates land, sea and air capabilities, with major bases at Linton and Burnham. Defence procurement and sustainment are managed through the Ministry of Defence, and local firms support maintenance, communications and vehicle systems. Land systems engineering is closely linked to the country's agricultural and forestry sectors, where ruggedised vehicles and equipment are developed and maintained.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
How is defence and military engineering recognised in New Zealand?
Engineering registration is handled by Engineering New Zealand, and defence procurement and security clearances are managed through the New Zealand Defence Force and government procurement processes. Security clearance requirements can matter more than academic credentials for some roles. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not accredited by a national body, so recognition rests with the employer.
What defence and land systems employers operate in New Zealand?
Opportunities arise with the New Zealand Defence Force, Defence Technology Agency, defence industry suppliers and engineering firms serving land systems and vehicles. Many roles require citizenship or security clearance. A private online qualification may support an application, but it does not guarantee a position, and clearance and experience usually weigh more heavily.
Is it possible to study from New Zealand without a visa, and can my employer pay?
Yes, programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Each includes an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, so plan your workload carefully.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the threat posed by unauthorised drones and C-UAS capabilities.
Analyse the European regulatory framework for drone operations and U-space.
Compare the legal mitigation authorities in the US and Europe.
Interpret NATO guidelines on counter-UAS defence.
Assess the legal limits of detection and mitigation.
Take into account privacy, spectrum and aviation safety considerations.
Develop compliance frameworks for C-UAS deployments.
Who it's for
- UAS regulatory specialists.
- Airport security consultants.
- Critical infrastructure protection managers.
- Legal analysts working on defence technologies.
- C-UAS systems engineers.
- Airspace managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into civil aviation.
What you'll work with
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (operation of unmanned aircraft)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (unmanned aircraft systems)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 (U-space framework)
- 14 CFR Part 89 (FAA remote identification)
- 6 U.S.C. § 124n (UAS threat mitigation authority)
- 10 U.S.C. § 130i (protection of facilities against UAS)
- ASTM F3411 (remote ID and tracking)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment)
- QGIS
- Drone Assist
- Aeroscope
- MATLAB
8 modules
1.1Classification of unmanned aircraft1.2Incidents at airports and infrastructure1.3Negligent versus malicious use1.4Detection systems: radar, RF, optical and acoustic1.5Mitigation measures: an overview1.6Collateral risks of mitigation1.7The detection, identification and response chain1.8Threat assessment1.9Stakeholders involved1.10Case study: analysis of an airport incident
2.1Regulation 2019/947 and categories2.2Regulation 2019/945 and class marking2.3Remote identification in the EU2.4UAS geographical zones2.5U-space and associated services2.6Competences of EASA and national authorities2.7National security regulations2.8Data protection in detection2.9Radio Equipment Directive2.10Workshop: zoning of a critical infrastructure site
3.1FAA competences3.2Remote identification under 14 CFR Part 893.3DHS and DOJ authorities3.4Department of Defense authorities3.5Federal laws on interference3.6Limitations on state and local agencies3.7Recent legislative developments3.8Federal pilot programmes3.9Relevant case law3.10Case study: comparison of EU and US authorities
4.1NATO policy on UAS4.2C-UAS working groups4.3Technical interoperability exercises4.4Interface standardisation4.5NATO UAS classification4.6Force and base protection4.7EU-NATO cooperation4.8Information sharing4.9Interoperability challenges4.10Practical exercise: map of applicable allied standards
5.1ITU Radio Regulations5.2Harmful interference5.3Authorisation of radio-frequency equipment5.4Use of jammers: prohibitions and exceptions5.5Compatibility with critical services5.6Passive detection and privacy5.7Safety of manned aviation5.8Authorised testing5.9Coordination with the spectrum manager5.10Lab: radio compatibility study
6.1Personal data protection6.2Proportionality of measures6.3Civil liability for damage6.4Criminal liability6.5Chain of custody of evidence6.6Rights of legitimate pilots6.7Transparency and oversight6.8Ethics of surveillance6.9Procedural safeguards6.10Case study: proportionality assessment
7.1Site risk assessment7.2Selection of compliant capabilities7.3Required authorisations7.4Lawful operating procedures7.5Coordination with law enforcement7.6Staff training7.7System audit7.8Incident logging7.9Periodic review7.10Workshop: compliance framework for a deployment
8.1Site selection8.2Threat analysis8.3Applicable regulatory framework8.4Proposed technical capabilities8.5Legal assessment8.6Coordination plan8.7Compliance matrix8.8Final recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
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 the intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, Drone Assist, Aeroscope and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: legal analysis of an anti-drone deployment at a critical infrastructure site, radio compatibility assessment and a comparative review of EU and US legal authorities. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Implementing Regulation, Delegated Regulation, Implementing Regulation, 14 CFR Part 89, 6 U.S.C. § 124n, 10 U.S.C. § 130i, ASTM F3411, Directive 2014/53/EU.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with QGIS, Drone Assist, Aeroscope and MATLAB, 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 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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