Why study drone management?
Responsibility for autonomous systems starts with the right knowledge.
Drones are becoming increasingly important in an industrial context. When deploying them, complex legal considerations must be taken into account, particularly with regard to cross-references to aviation law and (aircraft) noise abatement. In the coming years and decades, drones will be used more and more frequently in businesses and larger organisations. To ensure this can be done in a cost-effective and legally compliant manner, expertise in setting up a drone fleet, managing it and operating it in a legally compliant way is essential. We train you to become a drone manager.
Key facts
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Duration: 2 years, part-time
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Mode of study: Part-time, 90 credit points
Semesters 1–3: three weeks of teaching each (two in person and one online) Semester 4: Master's thesis and two weeks of teaching -
Fees: €14,400.00* for the two-year programme, including examination and semester fees at TH Wildau.
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Start of programme: Winter semester 2026/2027
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Application period: ends June 30
*Subject to approval by the relevant ministry.
Study calendar
The overview shows the timetable for all four semesters.
Documents and information
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Study and Examination Regulations, including the module table (January 2026)
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Study calendar: The overview shows the timeline for all four semesters.
Management meets technology:
A Master's degree in autonomous systems, for use on land, in the air and at sea.
The part-time Master's programme in Drone Management/Technology (MSc) prepares graduates to professionally operate autonomous systems on land, in the air, and at sea — from individual drones to entire fleets. Students combine a solid grounding in fundamental engineering principles, including electrical engineering and the operation of autonomous systems, with management skills in areas such as planning, operations, cost-effectiveness analysis and organisation.
Topics such as the legal framework, links to manned aviation, standardisation and social and ethical considerations prepare students for the responsible application of drone technology in corporate and public sector settings. Delivered as a blended learning course combining face-to-face sessions with online components in block-based modules, the programme is ideal for developing practical expertise in the forward-looking field of drone technology.
Master's degree programme in Drone Management and Technology.
Prepare your application now
Drone Management Modules:
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Fundamentals of drone operation and technology
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Fundamentals of autonomous systems
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Applications of autonomous systems
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Legal framework for drone operation
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Drone defence
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Implementation of drones in companies
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Drone development and drone technology
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Drone management in companies
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Social and ethical aspects of drone management
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Standardisation
Requirements
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a completed first degree (Bachelor’s, Diploma) worth 210 ECTS credits
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at least 1 year’s professional experience
Application period
Apply now – you can submit your application electronically by email to: info@wit-wildau.de.
You can find the list of required documents here.
Please also register on the TH Wildau online application portal from 1 June 2026.
The application deadline is 30 June 2026.
Let's get started!
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Our application process – all dates and documents at a glance
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Students who have graduated from a foreign university must submit their application via the uni-assist online portal.
