Drone piloting in a specific STS category

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Drone piloting in a specific STS category

Overview

This microcredential provides training in the regulations and standards applicable to drone operations, including safety requirements, certification, and risk management. The program covers operational environment knowledge, airspace coordination, and emergency management, as well as the use of critical tools and systems to safely and efficiently execute advanced operations.

Goals
  • Know the applicable regulations and operational requirements of UAS.
  • Ensure operational safety through risk management and knowledge of the environment.
  • Training in how to act in emergencies and adverse conditions.
  • Develop practical skills for advanced operations and complex scenarios.
  • Manage critical systems and tools for the operation (security, planning, identification).
  • Evaluate the pilot's theoretical and practical competence.
  • Ensuring safe operations integrated into the AESA authorization and risk analysis.

Access requirements

A university degree is not required to access this micro-credential. However, students wishing to access it must meet the following access requirements:

  • Being a national of the Spanish territory.
  • Be between 25 and 64 years old at the start date of training.

Academic program

Contents

The course content can be broken down into two main blocks: one of theoretical training, aligned with the official AESA STS Syllabus, and another of practical content focused on specific operational skills required for each standard STS scenario.

BLOCK I: THEORETICAL TRAINING. 

TOPIC 1. Air Regulations and Operations 

TOPIC 2. UAS Knowledge / Aircraft Technology

 TOPIC 3. Operational Procedures and Planning 

TOPIC 4. Meteorology Applied to UAS 

TOPIC 5. Aircraft Performance and Limitations

 TOPIC 6. Risk Management and Mitigation 

TOPIC 7. Human Performance 

TOPIC 8. Emergency Procedures 

 BLOCK II: PRACTICAL TRAINING.

 TOPIC 9. Pre-flight Preparation

 TOPIC 10. Mission Execution 

TOPIC 11. Dynamic Risk Management 

TOPIC 12. Specific Competencies by Scenario Each standard STS scenario includes specific operational tasks:

Methodology and activities

The training activities to be carried out during the delivery of the micro-credential will be:

  • Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of the contents and knowledge.
  • Practical classes: sessions of practical application of the content developed in the theoretical classes, through the resolution of exercises, problems or theoretical-practical scenarios.
  • Work: preparation of a study, essay, work… proposed in the subject, either individually or in a group following established guidelines.
  • Independent work: independent and self-regulated activity of the student based on the documentation and guidelines proposed in the subject, preparation of classes and exams, preparation of final reports, internship reports…
  • Assessment: continuous assessment tests and final exams. Tests may be in person or online, and may be written, oral, or consist of practical exercises.

Regarding the way to organize the teaching to achieve the objectives set out in the micro-credential, the organizational modality summarized below will be followed:

  • Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the teaching staff.
  • Practical classes: activities supervised by the teaching staff in the classroom, laboratories, clinics.
  • Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports, portfolio, …
  • Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.
  • Assessment: written tests, oral tests, practical tests, …

    To obtain a license in the specific STS category:
  • Registration at FGULL (€90).
  • Implementation of the theoretical and practical training of the ULL.
  • You will be given access to the ATOS platform to prepare for the STS theory test.
  • STS theoretical exam on the AESA website.
  • They will receive certification from AESA.
  • Payment by the student to the certifying body (ATOS). The tuition fee is expected to be €300.
  • Practical exam in specific scenarios STS-01 and STS-02 (in Güímar, on a date to be agreed).
  • ATOS will notify AESA of the successful completion of the STS practical exam and the student will receive the STS license.

Evaluation criteria

The microcredential will have an evaluation system (ES) based on the following assessment tests:

  • Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
  • Short answer tests: a type of objective test in which students do not elaborate on their answers and must respond to the specific information requested.
  • Case studies, exercises and problems: tests in which students must solve, in a reasoned manner, within a certain time, and according to the established criteria, the cases, exercises or problems posed by the teaching staff, with the aim of applying the knowledge acquired.
  • Written works, memoirs, internship reports, and projects: a document prepared on a topic or activity carried out, following the instructions established by the teaching staff.

General information

Credits: 2 ECTS

Duration: 26/05/2026 – 01/06/2026

Teaching modality: In person

Location: Classroom 12 of the General Foundation ULL Building, practice area at the Higher School of Engineering and Technology (ULL) and restricted flight area for UAS practice in Güímar and Virtual Campus of the University of La Laguna.

Schedule: In-person session on May 26th and 27th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Registration fee: €90

Valued at: €300

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The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.

Flexibility

Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.

Employability

Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.

Certification

Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.

Teaching staff

Santiago Torres Álvarez

José Andrés Correa Cordobés

Miguel Pereyra Chico

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