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Drone Design Engineering

Course - 1

CATIA SOLIDWORKS Simulation Software

The only UAV Design Engineering course in Tamil Nadu using the same software trusted by aerospace companies.

CATIA V5/V6

Aerospace-grade 3D CAD used by Boeing, Airbus and Dassault for advanced UAV design.

SOLIDWORKS 2024

Industry-standard parametric modeling for mechanical UAV frames and assemblies.

SOLIDWORKS Simulation

FEA, stress and modal analysis to validate real drone structures before flight.

Who It's For

Mechanical Engineers

Aeronautical Engineers

Electronics Engineers

Mechatronics Students

Working CAD Engineers

Design Professionals

Course Curriculum

Module 1 — Drone Engineering Fundamentals

✦ Aerodynamics and flight mechanics for multirotor and fixed-wing UAVs
✦ Frame design — materials, structural load, weight optimisation strategies
✦ Propulsion engineering — motor sizing, ESC selection, propeller matching
✦ Power systems — battery capacity, discharge rates, flight time calculation
✦ Payload integration, centre-of-gravity management, and balance tuning

Module 2 — 3D UAV Design with SOLIDWORKS

✦ Parametric 3D modelling of drone frames, arms, body, landing gear, and mounts
✦ Assembly modelling — component mating, motion study, interference detection ✦ Engineering drawings, GD&T tolerances, and manufacturing documentation
✦ Sheet metal design for drone enclosures and structural brackets
✦ CSWP-standard design practices — industry-recognised approach

Module 3 — Advanced UAV Design with CATIA V5/V6

✦ Part Design, Assembly Design, and Generative Shape Design for UAV bodies
✦ Aerospace-grade surfacing — aerodynamic shell and fuselage geometry ✦ CATIA DMU Kinematics — mechanism simulation and motion study
✦ Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) fundamentals
✦ Component design for manufacturing — tolerances, GD&T for production

Module 4 — Structural Simulation & FEA

✦ Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using SOLIDWORKS Simulation
✦ Stress analysis of drone frames under real flight load conditions
✦ Modal analysis — vibration frequency and resonance identification
✦ Aerodynamic drag and propeller wash flow simulation ✦ Design optimisation — minimum weight with maximum structural integrity

Module 5 — Prototype, Build & Test

✦ Translating CAD design into a physical drone prototype
✦ 3D printing components from SOLIDWORKS / CATIA files
✦ Assembly, wiring, and flight controller integration
✦ Test flight and design iteration based on real performance data

Career Outcomes

✦ UAV Design Engineer at Indian drone manufacturers and aerospace OEMs
✦ CAD Engineer for defence-adjacent and aerospace companies
✦ Drone R&D roles — private sector, research institutions, startups
✦ Product Design Engineer at drone hardware companies
✦ Freelance UAV design consultant