Diploma Overview
Many skilled drone operators lack the financial, commercial, and legal skills required to build sustainable businesses, limiting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector.
This diploma takes students from market analysis through financial planning, legal structuring, and growth strategy, culminating in a complete, investment-ready business plan for a drone venture—alongside the same EASA-compliant aerial foundation shared across AAU's drone diploma programs.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze market opportunities and business models within the drone sector.
- Develop appropriate financial plans and legal/commercial structures.
- Apply sales, partnership, and growth strategy techniques to a drone enterprise.
- Evaluate commercial feasibility and risks within a drone business context.
- Develop a complete, investment-ready business plan for a drone venture.
Main Diploma Structure (6 Courses)#
Course Title
Objective
Theory
Practical
Total
1
EASA Open Category A1/A3 — Remote Pilot Fundamentals
Establishes the legal, safety, and aircraft-handling competencies required to operate drones within the Open Category (A1/A3 subcategories). Covers aviation law, airspace, human factors, meteorology, basic aircraft handling, and pre-flight risk assessment.
18
12
30
2
EASA Open Category A2 — Remote Pilot Competency
Builds on Course 1 to develop additional theoretical knowledge and operational competency associated with the A2 subcategory, including operations at closer distances, technical aircraft knowledge, and advanced risk mitigation.
24
16
40
3
Drone Business Models and Market Analysis
Market sizing, competitor analysis, and business model design.
36
54
90
4
Finance, Legal Structures, and Business Planning
Financial planning, pricing, and appropriate legal/commercial structures.
36
54
90
5
Sales, Partnerships, and Growth Strategy
Customer acquisition, partnership development, and growth strategy.
36
54
90
6
Drone Business Plan Capstone Project
A complete, presentation-ready business plan for a real or simulated venture.
26
84
110
Target Groups - Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to launch a drone-based business venture.
- Independent operators seeking to formalize and scale their existing practice.
- Small business owners seeking to add or expand a drone services line without requiring a formal business background.
Program Details - Duration: One Academic Year (300 Hours).
Location: AAU.
Start Date: 01/11/2026.
End Date: 01/08/2027.
Fees
Fees are determined in accordance with the university's approved financial policy.
Registration Procedures
Complete the program admission application.
Review by the Center for Consultation and Training.
Contact via extension numbers: 2590 / 2272.
Or by email: CCE@AMMANU.EDU.JO
