Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Minor
About This Minor
This minor prepares students to complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Commercial Drone Pilot certification.
Students develop a working knowledge of design, maintenance, and control of unmanned aerial systems and learn how small UAS skills can enhance other majors and careers.
What You Will Learn
Students will learn about the history, rules, and remote pilot license preparation for drones, as well as UAS design, construction, maintenance, guidance, control, sensors, aerial photography, and applications in agriculture.
All UAS Minor students earn the Part 107 (commercial drone operator) certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration and participate in coursework related to UAS operations and logistical concerns. Students can then choose from a variety of UAS courses based on their interest area; fixed-wings design, UAS design, aerial photography, autonomous UAS operations, FPV (first-person view) flight, and integration of sensors into autopilot systems are all part of the available coursework.
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At a Glance
College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Department: Aviation Technology Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
Faculty: View profiles of faculty members on the department directory.
Learn More: Program website
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
- Commercial Drone Pilot
- UAS Designer
- UAS Maintenance Technician
- Aerial Photography Specialist
- UAS Application Specialist in Agriculture
Job Outlook
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
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