Bachelor of Science in
Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems provides graduates with the necessary professional skills and knowledge needed to become industry leaders in a variety of Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems fields, including pilots, sensor operators, mission coordinators and ground technicians. This program focuses on the growth, innovative development and effective use of uncrewed system technology across the air, space, ground and maritime domains.

For students interested in applying subjects such as aeronautical science, engineering and computer science to uncrewed systems applications such as drone operation and autonomous robotics, a degree in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems from Embry-Riddle will provide them with experience and confidence in mission planning, remote pilot operations and data analysis.

With access to cutting-edge aircraft and labs, industry-informed faculty and intentional coursework, this degree will prepare students for success in technical roles and leadership positions in government agencies, the military, defense contractors and civilian and commercial sectors.

Industry Partnerships & Accreditation

  • The FAA-certified B.S. in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems prepares students to enter this field with an understanding of business, regulatory and security issues.
  • The Prescott Campus' Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems degree is certified as a UAS-Collegiate Training Initiative Program.
  • The Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems program is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • Amazon
  • DroneSeed
  • Lockheed Martin
  • U.S. Navy

120 credits

Transfer Credit

  • Varies by campus, program and more.
  • Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Prescott, AZ
  • Worldwide & Online Campus

Specializations

Prescott, Arizona, Campus

  • GIS and Remote Sensing
  • FAA Remote Pilot In-Command (RPIC)

Worldwide & Online Campus

Daytona Beach, Florida

  • Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training Lab - This lab allows students to practice lifelike flight scenarios and emergency procedures, featuring a camera payload that replicates real-world situations. The innovative Remote Split Operations feature enables students to operate real aircraft remotely at various locations across the United States, performing tasks such as search-and-rescue missions and cell tower inspections.

Prescott, Arizona

  • Design-Build-Fly (DBF) Lab - The DBF Lab is a space dedicated to the Coppertails DBF and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Eaglenautics competition teams. Both teams compete in aircraft design competitions, and the lab provides a workspace for them to design, build and test. The Light Manufacturing Shop (LMS) complements the DBF Lab by providing rapid fabrication support, while the DBF Lab houses the tools and equipment required for assembly and completion.

Worldwide & Online

  • Aerial Robotics Virtual Lab - This lab allows students to build UAS, test flight capabilities and analyze results on their own computers.
  • Uncrewed Pilot Trainer (ERUPT) - At ERUPT, students master fixed-wing or multirotor uncrewed aerial vehicles operation, building 3D models, analyzing underwater anomalies and planning and executing missions, all in an advanced simulated environment.

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