MAKE programme
Drones and Autonomous Systems
Build the skills behind a successful drone mission.
What you will learn
Go beyond flying.
Learn how to prepare equipment, plan missions, collect data and report useful results. Understand the safety, maintenance and decisions behind each operation.
See how you learnIs this for you?
For people who enjoy technology, fieldwork and careful planning. You should be ready to follow safety procedures and take responsibility for equipment and data.
Check the entry requirements before you apply.
Topics you will explore
- Multirotor and fixed-wing systems
- Flight controllers and mission planning
- Motors, propellers, batteries and power systems
- Navigation, positioning and communications
- Cameras, thermal sensors and payloads
- Mapping, inspection and data collection
- Maintenance, fault diagnosis and fleet records
- Weather, operating areas and risk assessment
- Data processing and client reports
Possible career paths
Put your skills to work.
Explore roles in drone operations, aircraft maintenance, inspection, mapping, fleet coordination, payload operation and field data collection.
Roles and entry requirements vary by employer and country. Some work requires additional certification.