Skilled professionals are needed to build the infrastructure for tomorrow's autonomous vehicles. As the demand grows for leaders who can explore new heights in urban air mobility and advanced air mobility, a degree from Embry‑Riddle can help get your future off the ground.
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Fast Facts
Campus Availability: Daytona Beach, Florida | Prescott, Arizona | Worldwide
Degree Level: Undergraduate | Graduate
Career Outcomes: Avionics Technician, Flight Controller, Senior Test Engineer
Credit Hours: 60 for A.S. | 120 for B.S. | 30-33 for M.S.
Learning Modality: In-Person (Florida and Arizona) or Online (Worldwide)
Turn Curiosity into Autonomy
From AI-powered drones to autonomous aircraft and robotic systems, learn to design, build and operate the technologies transforming aviation, defense, logistics, agriculture, emergency response and space exploration.
Autonomous systems are reshaping nearly every industry — from delivering lifesaving medical supplies and inspecting critical infrastructure to exploring Mars and supporting national security. Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University offers comprehensive programs to give you the technical skills and hands-on experience to develop the intelligent systems driving this transformation.
The global market for transport and logistics supported by uncrewed systems is projected to soar from $11 billion in 2022 to $29 billion by 2027, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization. Experts are essential for progress in civil, commercial and military sectors — and we provide them.
Get started in the uncrewed systems field today and graduate with the tools to change tomorrow.
Uncrewed Systems Degrees
Associate of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (Worldwide)
Get an overview of legal aspects and operational requirements to implement uncrewed systems into various parts of society and industry.
Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (Daytona Beach | Prescott | Worldwide)
Specialize in understanding uncrewed system operation, mission planning, data collection and risk management within governing policies and regulations.
Master of Science in Uncrewed Systems (Daytona Beach)
Focus on becoming the premier expert in the manufacturing and engineering of uncrewed systems.
Master of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems Engineering (Daytona Beach)
Design, develop and support systems capable of operating along the uncrewed spectrum, from remotely controlled to fully autonomous systems.
Master of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (Worldwide)
This online program focuses on the industry of uncrewed systems through topics including policy, design and systems management.
Program Highlights
Launch Your Career
Launch Your Career
Our programs and expert faculty prepare you for real-world scenarios. Specialize in areas such as policy, piloting, engineering or data analysis or complement your studies with a minor. You'll graduate ready to start an impactful career.
Internships and Co-Ops
Internships and Co-Ops
Connect with top employers at career fairs and apply classroom concepts to real industry challenges.
Go Beyond the Classroom
Go Beyond the Classroom
On campus, access industry-grade labs, facilities and aircraft to practice what you learn in class, develop your own research and gain valuable experience for your future career. Online students utilize our Virtual Aerial Robotics Lab to build, test and analyze uncrewed systems.
After Graduation
Our programs prepare you for careers in uncrewed systems and related fields and set you on a potential path for continued schooling and lifelong learning. Previous students have been hired for both internships and jobs by Amazon, Blue Origin, DroneUp, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. military and more.
Your degree can prepare you to:
Fly and manage advanced drone operations
Build tech for aerospace and defense
Create high-resolution maps
Support emergency response and disaster relief
Improve delivery and logistics
Design the future of space exploration
Our alumni have gone on to thrive in a variety of roles:
Aviation Enforcement Agent
Director of Production
Intelligence (Sensor Data) Analyst
Remote Pilot in Command
Sensor Operator
Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Systems Specialist
Financing Your Future
When it comes to educational funding, you have options at Embry‑Riddle. Don’t let the cost of attending deter you from advancing your education and your career.
Our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and focus on your studies. You can be assured that an investment in Embry‑Riddle is a wise one.
When you think of flying practically, there are barriers that man can’t really pass when it comes to flight. That’s not the same for autonomous flying or uncrewed flying. There’s going to be a lot of discoveries; a lot of new doors that are going to be opened on the UAS front and I want to be a part of that.”
John Christensen (’24), B.S. Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
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When you think of flying practically, there are barriers that man can’t really pass when it comes to flight. That’s not the same for autonomous flying or uncrewed flying. There’s going to be a lot of discoveries; a lot of new doors that are going to be opened on the UAS front and I want to be a part of that.” John Christensen (’24), B.S. Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
