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Drone Technology

Drone Technology

Drone engineering teaches the design, control, programming and data analysis of unmanned aerial vehicles. Alongside aeronautics and aerodynamics it covers sensor technology, safety, regulations and business basics.

New and emerging fields

What do graduates do?

  • UAS engineer
  • Aviation and drone systems engineer
  • Aerial intelligence expert
  • UAS operation specialist
  • UAS safety specialist
  • UAS entrepreneur

Length by country

Austria
3 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

Drone applications and swarm controlDrone design and componentsSensor data analysisDrone laws and regulationsBusiness fundamentals for a drone company

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you apply

The programme is taught entirely in English and lasts 6 semesters, with a semester abroad and an internship. This information comes from the joint portal of Austria's universities of applied sciences; we check the school's own page separately before applying.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

1 schools in 1 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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Austria

FH Kufstein TirolDrone Engineering & AI-Based Innovation BSc · Kufstein
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

Austria1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, non-EU student fee (Studienbeitrag)€726,72per semester · 2026/27 (current amount)Public universities (example: TU Wien)
  • November 2026

    For a direct application you need at least 180 points in the YKS and a document showing placement in a program; plan your YKS (Türkiye's university entrance exam) with this in mind.

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Last checked: November 2026.

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