Pathway to Aeronautical Management Technology: (Unmanned Aerial Systems), BS

Credits *

12–24

GPA *

2.75

Location

On Campus

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Degree description

The unmanned aerial systems concentration of the BS program in aeronautical management technology prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing area of unmanned aerial systems, including operations, remote sensing, data collection and analysis.

The concentration incorporates all aviation management technology core courses and unmanned aerial systems concentration courses. This provides an overview of unmanned aerial systems operations followed by detailed knowledge of unmanned aerial systems-specific systems and technology (ground control stations; data links; flight planning and operations; search, detect and avoid technologies; and payloads) and unmanned aerial systems sensor operations. A critical aspect of this academic area of study is the data capture and transfer of the sensor information collected from the unmanned aerial vehicle.

This innovative concentration brings together the most up-to-date and relevant aspects facing multiple industries today by addressing flight system planning and operations and the employment of the systems in the congested National Airspace System.

Open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. Learners participating in this ASU Degree Pathway must complete:

  • 12 Credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA if learner is 22 years old or older
  • 24 Credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA if learner is under 22 years old

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Required Categories

6 credits

Humanities, Arts and Design

3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences

8 credits

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences

3 credits

Quantitative Reasoning

3 credits

Mathematics

3 credits

American Institutions

3 credits

Governance and Civic Engagement

3 credits

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals

3 credits

Sustainability

Total Credits: 35 + First-year Composition

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