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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems is an emphasis on flying unmanned aircraft and the skills to manage a full operation and utilize the data and imagery collected.

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Required Courses

  • AVN 1020 Private Pilot Theory
  • AVN 1500 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • AVN 2500 UAS Flight System
  • AVN 4500 Advanced UAS Procedures

Three credit hours from the following:

  • GEOG 3510 Meteorology
  • GEOG 4050 Geographic Information Systems I
  • GEOG 4630 Environmental Remote Sensing
  • ENTR 4730 New Venture Formation
  • AVN 3040 Human Factors in Aviation Safety
  • AVN 3700 Transportation Analysis
  • AVN 4990 Air Transportation
  • AVN 4200 Internship in Aviation

Within the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, students choose two concentrations. Several concentrations that pair well with Unmanned Aircraft Systems include:

  • Geospatial Science
  • Logistics Management
  • Natural Disasters
  • Private Sector Management

A minor in Aviation is also available; for more information, see the Emergency Management and Disaster Science Academic Advisor.

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