School of Science and Engineering
The Associate of Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering and Drone Technology) will be given the opportunity to be part of a market that is projected to reach 25.13 US billion by 2027, according to Fortune Business Insights. The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that are the integral parts of the Unmanned Aerial System are improving every day with its internal computers that are controlled by pilots on the ground. Graduates of the program understand important concepts about Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (drones) in relation to engineering, operation of UAS, rules and regulations, as well as to develop critical thinking skills. As part of the program, many students will choose to program, develop, design and explore drone technologies. A field that sees drones’ usage for personal as well as commercial purposes, the field is in its very early stages with huge potential. The program of Unmanned Areal Systems Engineering (UAV and Drone Technology) at AIU, is a distance learning program that will be tailor-made and designed exclusively for you, by you, and with your counselor. The flexibility to meet your needs is rarely found in any other distance learning program. Our program does not require that each student studies the same subjects and uses the same books and study materials as other students. Instead, our online Bachelor Programs are designed just for you. They are individually designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU? (Course and Curriculum)
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations (Operaciones de Sistemas de Aeronaves No Tripuladas)
UAS Sensing Systems (Sistemas de Detección de UAS)
Geographic Information Systems (Sistemas de Información Geográfica)
Aerospace Vehicle Propulsion and Tracking Systems (Sistemas de Seguimiento y Propulsión de Vehículos Aeroespaciales)
Mapping Applications and Data Collections (Mapeo de Aplicaciones y Colecciones de Datos)
UAV Electronic Flight Measurement (Medición Electrónica de Vuelo UAV)
UAV Field Service and Sustainment (Servicio de Campo y Mantenimiento de UAV)
Aeronautical Science Applications (Aplicaciones de la Ciencia Aeronáutica)
Air Traffic Control Tower for Non ATC (Torre de Control
de Tráfico Aéreo para no ATC)
Aerodynamics (Aerodinámica)
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Sistemas de Aeronaves no Tripuladas)
Operations for Pilots (Operaciones para Pilotos)
Meteorology in Aviation (Meteorología en la Aviación)
Aircraft Electrical Theory (Teoría Eléctrica Aeronáutica)
UAS Safety and Risk Management (Gestión de Riesgos y Seguridad UAS)
UAV Design and Structures (Diseño y Estructuras de UAV)
Aircraft Materials (Materiales de Aeronaves)
Air Traffic Control (Control de Tráfico Aéreo)
UAS Applications (Aplicaciones UAS)
Powerplant Research and Technology (Investigación y Tecnología de Centrales Eléctricas)
Aviation Technology (Tecnología de Aviación)
Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
Seminar International Development (Publications)
Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Associate Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Every graduate with a Associate Degree in Unmanned Areal Systems Engineering (UAV and Drone Technology) must publish his or her thesis online on a public domain, through magazines or professional newspapers
The types of jobs that you can take with the Aerial Systems Engineer include UAS pilots, sensor operators, project managers, field technicians, public, private and commercial companies. As robotics in the form of UAVs, engineers can serve as part of teams in disaster response, helping in the agricultural sector, construction in more specifically understanding aerial designs, crisis management, insurance companies and logistics. Other industries include oil and gas, military operations, law enforcement, transport, firefighting and much more. Some of the companies that are leading the way include Apple, Facebook, FedEx, Google, Lyft, NASA, Uber, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Therefore, employment with any of these giants is a possibility.
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We understand how busy adults do not have time to go back to school. Now, it’s possible to earn your degree in the comfort of your own home and still have time for yourself and your family. The Admissions office is here to help you, for additional information or to see if you qualify for admissions please contact us. If you are ready to apply please submit your Online Application and paste your resume and any additional comments/questions in the area provided.
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