Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Recommended previous knowledge

Programming 1 and Technology in Sports.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student:

  • Has knowledge about different types of drones and how they work
  • Has knowledge about how drones are or can be used in E-sport and as game elements
  • Has knowledge about functionality of drones from a technical point of view
  • Has knowledge about how drones can be used as tools for industry
  • Has knowledge about how to perform different types of drone operations from a legal point of view
  • Has knowledge about how to perform a drone operation from a practical point of view
  • Has knowledge about software related to the use of drones
  • Can engineer, build and tune a quadcopter
  • Can operate a quadcopter

Contents

Many people are familiar with regular computer games and competitions connected to them. Fewer people know that drones and other remotely operated vehicles are also part of the Esports realm.

This course will introduce students to drones and how they are used, both in an Esports context and as tools in different industries. Students will also be introduced to the legal aspects of drone operations, how to operate drones, and relevant software.

To increase deeper understanding of drones from a technical point of view the students shall also design, build, and tune quadcopters, including hardware assembly and flight controller configuration, and finally operate their own build drone.

Teaching and learning methods

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, a flipped classroom approach, discussions, lab work, and mandatory assignments. Students will also be presented with relevant case studies for discussion.

An overview of the mandatory assignments will be given on Canvas in the beginning of the semester.

Expected workload for the average student is 270 hours.

Examinations

The evaluation will be conducted as an individual written 4-hour exam. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study program manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Other information

Students must purchase their own drone kit (max NOK 2,500) to complete the course. The kit can be purchased individually or bought together by a group of students. The students keep the drones after finishing course.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MM-925 – Drone. 10
MM-202 – Drone. 5
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 8:01:41 AM