Swarm Programming and Drone Light Shows

2 weeksDuration (indicative)

8–12Group size

18+Minimum age

EnglishLanguage of teaching

Course overview

About this technical course

Drone light shows are a growing form of entertainment and celebration. This course covers how formations are designed, programmed and flown, and what a safe show needs in permissions, staffing and contingency planning.

Format	Lab and field
Languages	English
Certificate	IDA certificate: Swarm and Show Operations
Fees	On request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates.

Who it is for

Is this course right for you?

Advanced pilots and programmers
Event and entertainment companies
Robotics and animation students

Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

Understand how swarm systems and ground control work
Design simple formations and choreography
Programme and test show files
Plan safe show areas and crew roles
Prepare permissions and contingency plans
Run a small show

Syllabus

What the course covers

Module 01

Swarm systems

Positioning and RTK
Communication networks
Ground control software

Module 02

Choreography

Formations and transitions
Timing with music and light
Simulation

Module 03

Safety and permissions

Show area and safety zones
Crew roles
Contingencies and abort plans

Module 04

Show practice

Pre-show checks
Small formation flight
Debrief and records

Lab work

Hands-on training

Design and simulate a formation
Fly a small multi-drone formation

Assessment

How you are assessed

Show design project
Practical flight check

Prerequisites

Before you join

Valid remote pilot qualification
Basic programming knowledge helps

India context

What to know in India

Public shows need permissions and coordination with local authorities

Careers

Roles this course supports

Show pilotShow designerEvent drone coordinator

Certification

What you receive

IDA certificate: Swarm and Show Operations. Certificates are issued by International Drone Academy, part of World Skill University and powered by AIESF and WSSH Australia. Where a regulator licence or permission is also required, IDA explains the steps at enrolment.

Questions

Frequently asked

How many drones do we fly?

A small team of training aircraft, enough to learn the method safely.

Where and when does it run?

Batch dates and academy locations change through the year. Send an enquiry and admissions will share the next start dates for your city.

How do I enrol?

Use the enquiry form on this page, or email admin@internationaldroneacademy.org.

Enquire about this course

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Contact

Website: internationaldroneacademy.org
Email: admin@internationaldroneacademy.org
Academy: IDA Sydney, Australia
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University: worldskilluniversity.org