Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems

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Find Your Future in a Rapidly Evolving Field

Embry‑Riddle's Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems, hosted by the Department of Aeronautics, equips you with the skills necessary for flying drones and handling autonomous robotics. This groundbreaking program will prepare you for administrative, operations and development work with uncrewed aircraft systems in a range of industries — one of the first degrees of its kind that can be completed entirely online.

As a graduate of our Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems degree program, you will be prepared to support, develop and apply the advanced technologies necessary to support the growing and dynamic needs of the industry. You will also be qualified to help guide the policies and regulations that govern this emerging field.

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Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

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 (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 .
Can pursue a master's degree with a 4+1 degree option.

The Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems program is recognized by the