First Accredited Program in the Country
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is a leader in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) education, offering the first accredited program of its kind in the country. Start your career in a program that didn’t follow the industry — it helped define it.Program Details
Our Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) program equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills of UAS, emphasizing mission planning and execution, remote pilot operations, data collection and data processing.
You'll explore coursework in aeronautical science, uncrewed aircraft systems, computer science, engineering, geographic information systems (GIS) and service learning.
The FAA UAS-CTI recognized B.S. in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems prepares you to enter the UAS field with an understanding of business, regulatory and security issues.
One of only a few UAS degree programs in the nation, our Daytona Beach Campus provides you with access to the latest in automated technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and internationally recognized expert faculty.
You’ll experience flight in actual environments, including Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations using Remote Split Operations techniques. Flight experience, along with FAA and industry certifications gained throughout the program, will prepare you to conduct flight operations as part of a two-part applied practicum.
The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). Detailed information on program education goals, student learning outcomes and student achievement data can be found here.
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Focusing on commercial and civil applications, the UAS degree empowers you to meet current and future employment demands. Certified as a UAS-Collegiate Training Initiative Program, this hands-on degree program at Embry-Riddle prepares you to thrive in a rapidly growing and changing industry.
You’ll also gain a strong foundation in business, aviation regulations, technology, meteorology and security, with training at our on-campus airfield.
Students pursuing an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems degree have the option to complete the following certificates:
- GIS and Remote Sensing Certificate
- FAA Remote Pilot In-Command (RPIC) Certificate
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Methods of Study
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Career Opportunities
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Summer Programs
UAS student Adrian Bates-Domingo's ('22, '23) participation in Embry-Riddle's summer programs gave him field experience he couldn't get anywhere else.