A training program for unmanned aerial vehicle operators is being launched at Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU). Students of the program will master the skills of technical and flight operation of multirotor and aircraft-type UAVs.
In February 2025, NSTU-NETI will launch an additional professional development program "Operator of unmanned aerial vehicles of aircraft and multirotor type", developed jointly with its industrial partner, SCBA LLC, the Siberian Center for Unmanned Aviation.
The purpose of the program is to improve competencies for professional activities in the field of performing maintenance work on unmanned aircraft systems, including one or more unmanned aircraft with a maximum take—off weight of no more than 30 kilograms, in order to maintain airworthiness.
"The demand for drones (UAV) in various fields of activity is growing every month. UAVs are successfully used in the military, construction, energy, agriculture, security and rescue operations. The public sector and representatives of the commercial sector are interested in qualified specialists who can competently solve various tasks using UAVs. Our educational program is based on many years of experience in training qualified personnel by teachers of the Faculty of Aircraft," says Dmitry Chinakhov, Dean of the Faculty of Aircraft of NSTU-NETI, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor.
The program is designed for specialists without experience in unmanned aircraft, who are ready to work with UAVs to collect data, process it, and monitor the condition of objects for various purposes. In addition, the university will train drone operators for its tasks. According to Dmitry Chinakhov, anyone with a secondary professional or higher education will be able to complete training in drone management.
The educational program involves the study of UAV components, flight physics, aerodynamics, flight rules, including in electronic warfare, as well as relevant legislation. Students will have to master such skills as setting up and assembling various types of UAVs, building a flight route and its implementation in various conditions and scenarios.
The course includes 40 hours of training, 38 of which are reserved for contact classes, and two hours of final assessment. Based on the results of studying theory at the university and practical exercises at the tactical training ground of the SCBA, the student will receive a certificate of advanced training in additional professional education at NSTU-NETI.