Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems

Offering 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 UAS 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 on our Accreditation page.

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  120
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Focusing on commercial and civil applications, the UAS program empowers you to meet current and future employment demands. Certified as a UAS-Collegiate Training Initiative Program, this hands-on program at Embry-Riddle prepares future uncrewed aviators and operators to thrive in a rapidly growing and dynamic industry.

Gain a strong foundation in business, aviation regulations, sensor operations, Geo-spatial Sciences technology, air traffic management, meteorology and security, with training at our on-campus airfield and off-campus operations.

Students pursuing an Uncrewed and Autonomous 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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  120
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Putting an emphasis on the air domain, the program also covers drone and autonomous robotics in the space, ground and maritime domains. With continually updated curricula firmly focused on the evolution of drones and autonomous robotics, you will learn how uncrewed aircraft systems are being deployed — and that we have only just begun to explore the full potential of this technology.

You can customize your coursework to fit your desired career path by selecting specialized focuses on different aspects of uncrewed aircraft systems. In this program, you:

• Can obtain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107.
• Will complete Residency Program UNSY 435 — an elite program to train professional drone pilots to the highest industry standards. The program schedules the residency over a weekend, twice each year — once in December and once in May — travel is required and is hosted in Daytona Beach, Florida, at the Worldwide Headquarters.
• Can obtain an Agricultural Drone Certification (Part 137).
• Can pursue a master's degree with a 4+1 degree option.

The Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems program is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)

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• Credits
  120
• Methods of Study
  • Online
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