Aim higher at Carroll. Unmanned aircraft systems – drones – are rapidly becoming part of everyday life. Drones have quickly become a critical technology in numerous businesses and industries, driving entirely new career fields. Drone engineers are now employed in the areas of environmental science, physics and engineering, criminal justice, business data acquisition and storytelling, forensics, chemistry, computer science and the arts.
About the Program
Our Drone engineering major, part of The Sullivan School of Business Engineering and Technology will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to become an industry leader
in a variety of drone-related fields, including small drone piloting, remote sensing
system design and operations, mission planning and data analytics.
In this major, you'll gain a broad understanding of drone engineering. The major covers
aspects of airspace regulation, flight controls, unmanned robotic systems, and drone
applications to law enforcement operations and surveillance. This 50-credit hour program
will provide a broad overview of aviation with hands-on, interactive learning to introduce
you to drone engineering, computer programming and remote sensing while you develop
new skills and build your academic resume. The major will provide a start-to-finish
implementation experience, working on real-world projects from the early planning
process to the long-term management and analysis stages.
Program Outcomes:
Upon graduation, a Drone Engineering major will be able to:- Demonstrate an understanding of FAA and the National Airspace regulations
- Plan and execute mapping missions using mobile applications
- Interpret, analyze and evaluate data to produce meaningful reports and visual graphics
- Design and build payload sensing technology platforms and systems
- Read, write and apply Python and C++ coding to micro controller platforms
- Demonstrate drone mastery through autonomous drone flights
- Develop the skills and knowledge for further FAA or industry specific training in the non-engineering aerospace industry
- Achieve FAA Remote Pilot certification
- Plan and execute counter drone systems
Student Testimonial
Jack Groskreutz
Aviation Science Graduate
Career Outlook
Drones are rapidly becoming integral to numerous industries, leading to nearly unlimited career opportunities. In addition to the careers listed below, Drone Engineering majors may find employment as drone pilots, drone engineers and programmers, delivery drivers and transportation planners as well as positions in the construction, law enforcement and energy industries, among others. The sky really is the limit!
Minor
In addition to the major, Carroll offers a minor in aviation science and drone technologies that complements many areas of study:
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