Curricula of DRONE
TECHNOLOGY course
2017-1-RO01-KA202-037083
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Revision History
Revision Date Author/Organisation Description
V1.0 29/05/2018 Paulina Spanu /UPB-CAMIS Draft of main content
04/02/2018 All partners Feedback received on preliminary
draft during kick-off meeting
V1.1 05/02/2018 Paulina Spanu /UPB-CAMIS Compilation of content based on
partners’ feedback
V1.2 15/02/2018 Paulina Spanu /UPB-CAMIS Review of report
V1.3 02/03/2018 Catalin Amza /UPB-CAMIS Review of report
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Contents
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Overview of drone technology curricula ……………………………………... 4
Conditions of deployment …………………………………………………….. 4
Competences …………………………………………………………………. 5
Objectives …………………………………………………………………….. 5
Course organization ………………………………………………………….. 6
Assessment criteria …………………………………………………………… 8
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Overview of drone technology curricula
Drone Technology Curricula is addressed to VET providers that teach issues related to unmanned
aerial systems and their development.
Moreover, this curricula is designed to help VET students to take advantage of the huge opportunities
created by Industry 4.0, through the adaptation of drone technology, in order to start a new business
or to expand already existing companies.
The course is offered in a mixed format consisting of face-to-face lectures, online lessons, lab
activities and online testing.
The course is meant to help students understand and get acquainted with the droning technology
currently used and at the same time acquire and develop high-quality skills and competences,
including entrepreneurial and digital competencies. The course also provides information on
designing and manufacturing the drones, programming, operating, maintaining and using them safely.
The curricula include the 12 units focused on the elements of essential theory and design concepts of
today's Drone Technology.
Each unit includes dedicated e-learning resources, power point presentations, student activities,
vocabulary and definitions and assessment methods.
As part of the exploration of knowledge, VET students will have case studies in the drones’ industry
to show the potential for stimulating entrepreneurship during the course.
The program: VET providers to teach VET students
Course Name: DRONE TECNHOLOGY
Units:
1. Introduction to Drone Technology
2. Drone design and fabrication
3. Drone programming
4. Drone flying and operation
5. Drone accessories
6. Drone maintenance
7. Safety and Regulations
8. Drone commercial applications
9. Case studies in the drone industry to show the potential for boosting entrepreneurial spirit
10. Drone technology and entrepreneurship
11. Drone Technology as a tool for social inclusion
12. Future of drones
Time: 48 hours 24 hours/course
24 hours/ practical applications
Conditions of deployment
Course conditions Course room, video projector, computers and internet connection
Practical applications Laboratory room, video projector, computers, internet connection
conditions
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Competences
After successful completion of the course, VET students will be able to:
understand drone concepts, terminology and vocabulary;
describe the development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS);
describe the steps for drone design;
understand the technical characteristics of the parts;
describe the process for drone fabrication;
describe the algorithm for drone programming;
understand the technology to transmit and receive data;
increasing flight safety and prevent accidental flights in restricted areas;
demonstrate knowledge of drone current uses;
identify examples of related real-world applications of drones;
understand technical aspects of flying;
demonstrate knowledge of technical and operational requirements for the drone;
operate a small drone in a controlled environment;
understand and identify business opportunities with the use of drone technology;
STEM competences.
Objectives
General objective The main objective of the Drone Technology course was established
in line with industry requirements 4.0.
The general objective is assimilation of theoretical and practical
knowledge required to design, build, program and use of the drones
under safety conditions and according with the legislation in force.
Specific objectives acquiring basic skills in exploring the potential of the drone
technology in professional activities;
the use of advanced ICT solutions for the programming of
drones;
establish and understand parameters for flying;
equip drones with accessories;
use smartphones and tablets to pilot a drone;
give the VET students the knowledge and skills to carry out
basic tasks in commercial applications;
give the VET students the knowledge for a safety flight.
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Course Organization
Unit Titles Hours Activities Resources and Training Methods of
materials Method Evaluation
o Drone Concept Internet connection As teaching 1
o Vocabulary Terminology E-learning platform methods assignment
o History of drone Web resources there are: lecture- – A Case
Introduction to o Types of current generation debate, role play. study will
Drone 4 of drones based on their Students will have be submitted
Technology method of propulsion access to the course through e-
on the eLearning learning
platform. platform =
Classifications of the UAV Internet connection Lecture, 20 points
Overview of the main E-learning platform Demonstrations
drone parts Web resources Project-based Late
Technical characteristics of learning submissions
the parts Students will have Cooperative of
Drone design assignments
Function of the component access to the course learning in the
and 4 will not be
parts on the eLearning laboratory
fabrication accepted.
Assembling a drone platform. Group work
The energy sources Learning through
Level of autonomy exploration and
discovery 1quiz: 20
items x 4
Drones configurations Internet connection Lecture points / item
The methods of E-learning platform Demonstrations = 80 p
programming drone Web resources Project-based
Download program learning
Install program on Students will have Cooperative
Drone
4 computer access to the course learning in the
programming
Running Programs on the eLearning laboratory
Multirotor stabilization platform. Group work
Flight modes Learning through
Wi-Fi connection exploration and
discovery
Concept of operation for Internet connection Demonstrations
drone E-learning platform Cooperative
Flight modes Web resources learning in the
Drone flying Operate a small drone in a laboratory
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and operation controlled environment Students will have Group work
Drone controls access to the course Learning through
Flight operations on the eLearning exploration and
management tool platform. discovery
Sensors Internet connection Project-Based
Onboard storage capacity E-learning platform Learning
Removable storage devices Web resources Cooperative
Drone Linked mobile devices and learning in the
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accessories applications Students will have laboratory
access to the course
on the eLearning
platform.
Method of drone inspection Internet connection Lecture
Charging the battery E-learning platform Project-Based
Cleaning the drone Storage Web resources Learning
Drone Maintenance resources and Discussions
4
maintenance standards Students will have
access to the course
on the eLearning
platform.
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Unit Titles Hours Activities Resources and Training Methods of
materials Method Evaluation
The safety risks Internet connection lecture-debate,
Guidelines to fly safely E-learning platform Discussions
Specific aviation regulation Web resources
in the European Union
European system of Students will have
Safety and
4 standardization access to the course
Regulations
How to acquire the license on the eLearning
required form for drone platform.
operation
Drone license
Choosing a drone based on Internet connection lecture-debate,
the application E-learning platform case studies,
Drones in the insurance Web resources Project-Based
sector Learning
Drones in delivering mail, Students will have Demonstrations
Drone
parcels and other cargo access to the course
commercial 4
Drones in agriculture on the eLearning
applications
Drones in inspection of platform.
transmission lines and
power distribution
Drones in filming and
panoramic picturing
Case studies General Information Internet connection Case studies
in the drone Identified problem E-learning platform Presentations
industry to description Web resources Demonstrations
show the Application of drone
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potential for technology Students will have
boosting Resulting benefits access to the course
entrepreneuria on the eLearning
l spirit platform.
Drone technology impact Internet connection Presentations
on the businesses E-learning platform Demonstrations
Drone
Drone business through Web resources Debates
technology
entrepreneurship
and 4
Students will have
entrepreneursh
access to the course
ip
on the eLearning
platform.
General information Internet connection Presentation
Drone Trainee Profile E-learning platform lecture-
Technology as Identified Problem Web resources debate/Discussion
a tool for description Case study
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social Opportunities/applications Students will have
inclusion for entrepreneurship and access to the course
employability on the e-Learning
Resulting benefits platform.
Miniaturization of drones Internet connection Presentations
Increasing autonomy of E-learning platform Demonstrations
drones Web resources Debates
Future of The use of drones in
4
drones swarms Students will have
access to the course
on the eLearning
platform.
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Assessment criteria
Final grades assigned for the course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are
assigned as follows:
Points Performance
96 - 100 Excellent Work
91 - 95 Nearly Excellent Work
86 - 90 Very Good Work
81 - 85 Good Work
76 - 80 Mostly Good Work
71 - 75 Above Average Work
66 - 70 Average Work
61 - 65 Mostly Average Work
56 - 60 Below Average Work
0 - 55 Failing Work
