Program Code: UAS.S.AAS • Credit Hours: 60-64
Description
The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) degree program prepares students for entry level positions in the UAS industry by providing foundational knowledge and skills in UAS mission planning, applications, maintenance, laws and regulations, and data analytics, and project management using UAS platforms. Program content includes an introduction to UAS flight, history, avionics, sensors, communications systems and selectable paths including Data Analysis and applications such as First Responders, Geographic Information Systems, Precision Agriculture, and Entrepreneurship. Students will prepare for and conduct unmanned flights similar to those commonly performed in the industry observing Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) regulations that govern UAS operations.
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.
Career Opportunities
The Sinclair Unmanned Aerial Systems Associate of Applied Science degree will produce graduates who will serve the immediate Dayton area, broader region, and nationally. Graduates of the associate degree program from Sinclair Community College will contribute to filling the current and growing need within the state of Ohio and nation for unmanned aerial systems related applications such as Geographic Information, Data Analytics, First Responders and Precision Agriculture.
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