Aviation Technology Unmanned Aircraft Systems - AS
About This Degree
The Aviation Technology – Unmanned Aircraft Systems AS degree prepares students to become certified, industry-ready remote pilots and introduces them to an aviation mindset through hands-on experience with fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft.
Students learn to fly, maintain, program, and repair unmanned aircraft while gaining skills in mission planning, data collection, and real-world drone applications.
What You Will Learn
Students in the program develop the knowledge and skills needed to operate unmanned aircraft safely and professionally across a wide range of real-world environments.
They learn to fly, maintain, and repair both fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft while building a strong foundation in aviation principles, mission planning, and operational decision-making.
Coursework introduces students to the federal rules and evolving operational standards shaping the drone industry, giving them a clear, practical understanding of how airspace, safety requirements, and compliance expectations influence real-world higher-risk operations. Through hands-on flight labs, project-based assignments, and community-engaged experiences, students gain practical experience in data collection, imagery, mapping, and other applications. This combination of technical training and applied fieldwork prepares graduates to step confidently into a rapidly growing profession and continue into advanced aviation coursework.
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At a Glance
College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Department: Aviation Technology Department
USU Location(s):
- Logan campus
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
- Remote pilot
- Drone operator
- Agricultural spray technician
- Surveying and mapping assistant
- Conservation and restoration technician
- Emergency response drone specialist
- Inspection and monitoring technician
- Aerial imaging and videography operator
- Geospatial data technician
- UAS field operations specialist
Job Outlook
USU Locations
LOGAN CAMPUS
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