The FAA UAS-CTI recognized B.S. in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems prepares graduates to enter the UAS field with an understanding of business, regulatory and security issues.
About the Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is a leader in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) curriculum, launching the first accredited program in the country. Students enrolled in the program explore coursework in aeronautical science, uncrewed aircraft systems, computer science, engineering, geographic information systems (GIS) and service learning.
Embry‑Riddle’s Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills of UAS, emphasizing mission planning and execution, remote pilot operations, data collection and data processing.
Student Learning Outcomes
Learning opportunities you will have while studying in the drone program:
Remote Sensing
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Aviation Safety
UAS Maintenance
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
01/10/2026
Start date
January 2027
Daytona Beach Campus
1 Aerospace Boulevard,
Daytona Beach,
Florida,
32114, South, United States
August 2027
Prescott Campus
3700 Willow Creek Road,
Prescott,
Arizona,
86301, West, United States
Students are required to disclose their full academic history and provide documentation from all attended institutions. Transcripts or GED scores must be delivered directly to us by the issuing institution.
All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation. Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended.
Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Product of
Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!
View community now!
Help me Apply
