MAKE School
Drones and Autonomous Systems
Go beyond flying. Build the complete operation.
What you will explore
A practical route into a connected technical system.
A useful drone operation begins long before take-off and continues after landing. It needs safe equipment, mission planning, maintenance, data capture, clear reporting and responsible decisions.
See how learning worksIs this a fit?
This School is for you if you enjoy technology, field work and careful planning. You must be ready to follow procedures and take responsibility for equipment, people and data.
Read the admissions information and published entry routes before you apply. You can begin a private draft without submitting it immediately.
What you may work with
Tools, systems and questions worth getting close to.
- multirotor and fixed-wing system principles
- flight controllers and mission-planning tools
- motors, propellers and power systems
- navigation, positioning and communication systems
- cameras, thermal sensors and other payloads
- mapping, inspection and data-capture workflows
- battery care and fleet records
- maintenance and fault isolation
- weather, operating areas and risk assessment
- post-mission processing and client reports
Where this can lead
Build evidence of what you can do.
Career routes may include Drone Operations Technician, Unmanned Aircraft Technician, Inspection Technician, Mapping Assistant, Drone Fleet Coordinator, Payload Operator and Field Data Technician.
Job titles, employer requirements and any additional certification differ by country and employer.