Program Overview

The Droneteknologi, ingeni½r - bachelor program is a 3-year, 180-credit degree offered by UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of drone technology, including the technical systems that enable drones to function, as well as the regulations and safety protocols surrounding their use.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• General study competence or real competence
• Mathematics (R1+R2) and physics 1 (HING)
• Alternatively, applicants may qualify with:
  • General study competence and a passed real subject course
  • A passed 1-year introductory course for engineering education
  • A 2-year technical college degree according to the framework plan established by the department in 1998/99 and earlier study arrangements
• Real competence requirements:
  • Applicants over 25 years old may apply based on real competence
  • Relevant work experience of at least 5 years (full-time equivalent)
  • Up to 2 years of the required work experience can be replaced by:
    • Military or civilian service (first-time service), up to 1 year
    • Relevant education from upper secondary school, folk high school, or equivalent
    • Relevant unpaid work (trustee positions, organizational work, politics)
    • Childcare work for own children, up to 1 year
• Relevant fields of study may include:
  • Automation technician
  • Avionics technician
  • Data electronics technician
  • Electrician
  • Electro repairer
  • Energy technician
  • Elevator technician
  • Production electronics technician
  • Space technology engineer
  • Service electronics technician
  • Signal technician
  • Panel technician
  • Telecommunications technician
  • Train electrician
  • Winder

Program Structure

The program consists of two main parts: an engineering component and an operational component. The engineering component covers fundamental mathematics, physics, and programming, as well as topics such as:

• Electrical engineering and electronics
• Programming of microcontrollers and small computers
• Control technology
• Remote sensing The operational component focuses on:
• Regulations related to drone use
• Flying drones (multirotor and fixed-wing)
• Planning and risk assessment for larger drone operations

Learning Outcomes

A detailed description of the learning outcomes can be found in the current study plan.

Job Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Media and photography
• Mapping and surveying
• Project planning and management
• Research and development
• Inspection of power lines, buildings, and constructions
• Film production
• Geological monitoring
• Wildlife monitoring
• Agriculture and forestry
• Emergency response and search and rescue operations Specific job titles may include:
• Fly-operational inspector
• Technical leader
• Project manager
• System developer
• Production technician

Access to Further Studies

The Droneteknologi, ingeni½r - bachelor program provides a foundation for admission to various master's programs, including:

• 2-year master's in Aerospace Control Engineering at UiT in Narvik
• 2-year master's in Industrial Cybernetics at NTNU in Trondheim
• 2-year master's in Technology and Safety in the High North at UiT in Troms½
• Similar programs at other institutions in related fields such as sensor technology, earth observation, and aviation

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction for the program is Norwegian, although some courses may be taught in English. Literature and course materials may be in English or Norwegian.

Teaching and Assessment

The program is a campus-based, full-time study, and most of the instruction requires physical presence in Troms½. The program includes practical exercises with drones and technical equipment, which are obligatory.

Exchange Opportunities

UiT has exchange agreements with several international institutions, including:

• Link—ping University in Sweden
• Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Belgium
• University of Alaska Anchorage in the USA
• University of Hertfordshire in the UK
• Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada
• University of Alaska Fairbanks in the USA
• University of Tasmania in Australia
• Lakehead University in Canada

Graduation

The program leads to a Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Drone Technology.

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.