Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) degree program that prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing field of unmanned aerial systems. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in UAS operations and provides the foundational knowledge for careers in advanced unmanned and autonomous operations, such as advanced air mobility. The ERAU UAS program covers a wide range of topics, including systems design, operations, applications, regulations, safety, security, maintenance, sensor systems, data collection, data analysis, and related topics. Students learn about the principles of flight, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), photogrammetry, communication systems, and UAS applications in industries such as agriculture, construction, public safety, energy, and transportation.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems may be attained in eight semesters. To earn the degree, successful completion of 122 credit hours is required.
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| Total Credits | 122 |
General Education Requirements
For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.
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| Total Credits | 37 |
Aeronautical Knowledge
| AS 121 | Private Pilot Operations | 5 |
| AS 220 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| AS 309 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| UA 100 | Remote Pilot Operations | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Geospatial Data Acquisition and Processing
| AS 241 | UAS Systems Architecture and Integration | 3 |
| or AS 235 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operation and Cross-Country Data Entry |
| AS 368 | UAS Sensing Systems | 3 |
| AS 390 | Application of UAS Technology | 3 |
| GEO 210 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEO 310 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| UA 201 | Mapping Applications and Data Collection with UAS | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Operations and Leadership
| AS 222 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Security | 3 |
| AS 315 | UAS Robotics | 3 |
| AS 322 | Operational and Industrial Aspects of UAS | 3 |
| or AS 319 | UAS Law |
| AS 323 | Crew Resource Management for UAS | 3 |
| AS 423 | UAS Infrastructure Development and Modeling | 3 |
| AS 473 | Operational Applications in Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Technical Skills Development
| AS 416 | UAS Field Service and Sustainment | 3 |
| AS 437 | Concepts in Advanced Air Mobility | 3 |
| UA 301 | Advanced UAS Flight Operations | 1 |
| UA 401 | UAS Mission Application | 1 |
| Total Credits | 8 |
Program Support
| EGR 120 | Graphical Communications | 3 |
| or EGR 115 | Introduction to Computing for Engineers |
| AT 202 | Introduction to Air Traffic Management | 3 |
| HF 300 | Human Factors I: Principles and Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
Service Learning
| UA 390 | UAS Practicum I | 3 |
| UA 490 | UAS Practicum II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Open Electives
Note: Refer to Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Procedures section for credit for flight training at other institutions.
After matriculation to Embry-Riddle, all flight training must be completed on-campus to earn the Unmanned Aircraft Systems degree.