Sector-specific

Aerial Work Using Drones

Science and Technology 40 hours

Introduction

The course Aerial Work Using Drones It offers you the chance to enter a rapidly expanding sector with growing demand for skilled workers. You’ll learn about the systems on board a drone, which are crucial for its operation, and you will explore the communication systems that ensure a efficient and safe control. This knowledge will place you at the forefront of an industry that is transforming sectors such as agriculture, film-making and industrial inspection. By equipping you with skills that are highly valued in the job market, you will not only broaden your career horizons, but you will also become a an expert capable of innovating and lead projects that require precision and creativity. The online format allows you to access this knowledge in a flexible way, adapting to your needs and learning pace.

Objectives

  • Understanding the key components of systems to on board a drone.

  • Identify the types of systems drone communication.

  • To analyse the use of drones in specific aerial work.

  • Assess the system operation drone navigation.

  • Describe the protocols for safety in drone operations.

  • Compare different technologies for drone communications.

  • Apply theoretical knowledge to situations involving aerial work.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. SYSTEMS ON BOARD A DRONE
1. Introduction
2. Structural components of a drone
3. Propulsion system
4. Power supply system
5. Control system
6. Communications system
7. Sensors on board the drone
8. The anatomy of a multicopter
TEACHING UNIT 2. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
1. Objectives
2. The ground control station
3. Telemetry from a drone
4. Radio waves
5. Frequency bands
TEACHING UNIT 3. WORK AT HEIGHT
1. Objectives
2. Pilot training and certification
3. Drone operator
4. Application for authorisation for aerial work
5. Air displays
6. References

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