Aviation fundamentals
How aircraft fly, drone categories, airspace and the basics of how unmanned aircraft are regulated in the UAE.
Now enrolling university students
Learn to fly drones like a pro. In two weeks.
A hands-on drone training programme for university students across the UAE. Open to every discipline. No prior experience needed.
2weeks, classroom to flying
AED 10,000per participant
✓All disciplines
open to every student
open to every student
Flight fundamentals✦UAE airspace basics✦Pre-flight checks✦Simulator training✦Manual flight drills✦Aerial photography✦Mission planning✦Mapping & inspection✦Risk assessment✦Team project✦Flight fundamentals✦UAE airspace basics✦Pre-flight checks✦Simulator training✦Manual flight drills✦Aerial photography✦Mission planning✦Mapping & inspection✦Risk assessment✦Team project✦
The programme
Two weeks that take you from the classroom to the controls. Real drones, supervised flying and the skills drone work actually asks for, with safety and compliance handled by us.
Your flight path
Six modules. One flight path.
Scroll to fly through the curriculum. Indicative outline, finalised with each host university.
- Aviation fundamentals
- Drone systems
- Safety & risk
- Hands-on flying
- Mission planning & data
- Assessment & project
Drone systems
Airframes, motors, batteries, flight controllers, sensors and payloads, plus pre-flight checks and maintenance.
Safety & risk
Risk assessment, weather and site checks, emergency procedures and responsible operation around people and property.
Hands-on flying
Simulator practice, then supervised manual and assisted flight drills in approved flying areas.
Mission planning & data
Planning flights, capturing aerial photo and video, and an introduction to mapping and inspection workflows.
Assessment & project
A closing practical assessment and a team project that ties the two weeks together.
At a glance
Everything you need to know, on one screen.
Fee per participantAED 10,000
Duration2 weeks
Modules6
Prior experienceNone
Week 1
Foundations
Aviation basics, regulations, drone systems, safety and risk, simulator practice.
Week 2
Practical
Supervised flight drills, mission planning, aerial photo and video, mapping basics, assessment.
- Training drones provided
- Secure equipment storage
- Safety briefings
- Completion certificate
How it works
From enquiry to certificate in four steps
- 1
Enquire
Tell us your university, course and preferred timing.
- 2
Confirm your batch
We confirm dates and location with the host campus.
- 3
Train for two weeks
Classroom sessions, then supervised practical flying.
- 4
Get certified
Pass the final assessment and receive your completion certificate.
Who it's for
Built for students. Run for universities.
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University students
Engineering, media, agriculture, architecture, business or anything else. If you are curious about drones, the programme starts from the fundamentals.
See the programme →🏛
Universities & institutions
We run the programme end to end: training, equipment, student outreach and compliance. Your campus gains a practical technology offering.
Talk to us about hosting →Safety & compliance
Safety first. Paperwork handled.
ByteHarvest Services takes responsibility for the licences and permissions needed for drone flying and training, including approvals from the relevant civil aviation authorities where required. Every session runs within the host university's safety and operational rules.
How we operate →- ✓Licences & approvals obtained and maintained by us
- ✓Pre-flight checks and risk assessment on every session
- ✓Practical flying only in approved areas
- ✓Drones stored securely between sessions
Questions
Quick answers
Who can join the programme?
Any interested university student, across all disciplines. No prior drone experience is needed.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
The programme runs for two weeks and costs AED 10,000 per participant.
Where is the training held?
On the host university's campus, subject to its approval of facilities and access. We request classroom space and, where permitted, space for practical training, plus secure storage for the equipment.
Do I need my own drone?
No. Training drones and associated equipment are provided and stored securely by ByteHarvest.
Ready to take off?
Tell us your university and course, and we will reply with batch dates and next steps.