Aerospace, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology Concentration, B.S.

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UAS Technology concentration prepares you for diverse career opportunities in unmanned aviation.

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Aerospace, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology Concentration, B.S.

MTSU's new UAS Technology (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) concentration, within the B.S. in Aerospace degree, is the first of its kind in the state and one of only a handful in the United States. Students will prepare for thousands of new jobs created in many industries as unmanned aircraft systems become a major fixture in the future of aviation worldwide. This concentration not only gives learners the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as unmanned remote pilots, but also the knowledge and experience to fill roles in the technology aspect of the unmanned aircraft systems industry.

This newest Aerospace concentration includes hands-on courses on building and flying unmanned aircraft systems, core aerospace courses, and participation with industry partners on various real-world projects. Students also will take an interdisciplinary, technical path through electricity principles, computer science, data science, geographic information systems (GIS), and other programs. Graduates can pursue careers in desired industries from agriculture, public safety, photography, media, disaster response/management, the power industry, defense department positions, and an endless list of others.

The mission of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Technology Concentration is to prepare our students to become the leaders of the next generation of aerospace professionals by developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful careers in aerospace.

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Kevin Corns, Middle Tennessee State University associate professor and director the Aerospace Department’s unmanned aircraft systems program, uses sophisticated technology to show the Digital Agriculture campers how to map locations to fly drones to collect data at the MTSU Farm in Lascassas, Tenn. Sixteen area high school students attended the nearly three-week camp. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

Area high schoolers dabble with drones, data science at MTSU Digital Agriculture camp

Sixteen Midstate teenagers learned about drones, data science and how it relates to solving real-world problems with precision agriculture during the second Middle Tennessee State University Digital Agriculture Camp. High school students like Miracle Brown of Lebanon, Tennessee, and Wilson Israel of Brentwood, Tennessee, who are already involved with agriculture-related programs, pondering ag careers and considering attending MTSU following high school graduation. [ Read More ]

MTSU seniors Michael Clancy, left, of Franklin, Tenn., and Aiden Galdino of Brentwood, Tenn., use unmanned aircraft systems technology to launch a drone in early April during a mapping mission at Cummins Falls State Park near Cookeville, Tenn. They were part of six students collecting data and flying drones at this and other missions during the spring semester. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

Graduating MTSU drone students conquer class challenges, ready to fly into real world

Concluding a senior project, six MTSU Aerospace unmanned aircraft systems students helped write a final chapter to a Tennessee State Park mystery that baffled authorities for nearly 14 months. Daryl Hickman of Murfreesboro, Michael Clancy of Franklin, Tennessee, Corwin Cordell of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Aidan Galdino of Brentwood, Tennessee, Calvin Harris of Snellville, Georgia, and Zackary [ Read More ]

News Briefs

Kevin Corns, Middle Tennessee State University associate professor and director the Aerospace Department’s unmanned aircraft systems program, uses sophisticated technology to show the Digital Agriculture campers how to map locations to fly drones to collect data at the MTSU Farm in Lascassas, Tenn. Sixteen area high school students attended the nearly three-week camp. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

Area high schoolers dabble with drones, data science at MTSU Digital Agriculture camp

Sixteen Midstate teenagers learned about drones, data science and how it relates to solving real-world problems with precision agriculture during the second Middle Tennessee State University Digital Agriculture Camp. High school students like Miracle Brown of Lebanon, Tennessee, and Wilson Israel of Brentwood, Tennessee, who are already involved with agriculture-related programs, pondering ag careers and considering attending MTSU following high school graduation. [ Read More ]

MTSU seniors Michael Clancy, left, of Franklin, Tenn., and Aiden Galdino of Brentwood, Tenn., use unmanned aircraft systems technology to launch a drone in early April during a mapping mission at Cummins Falls State Park near Cookeville, Tenn. They were part of six students collecting data and flying drones at this and other missions during the spring semester. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

Graduating MTSU drone students conquer class challenges, ready to fly into real world

Concluding a senior project, six MTSU Aerospace unmanned aircraft systems students helped write a final chapter to a Tennessee State Park mystery that baffled authorities for nearly 14 months. Daryl Hickman of Murfreesboro, Michael Clancy of Franklin, Tennessee, Corwin Cordell of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Aidan Galdino of Brentwood, Tennessee, Calvin Harris of Snellville, Georgia, and Zackary [ Read More ]

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Aerospace, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology Concentration, B.S.


Graduates in the new UAS Technology concentration will be a part of a evolving business sector expected to bring 70,000 new jobs with starting salaries of $60,000 or higher and to contribute over $13 billion to the U.S. economy. The program is designed for students who have an interest in unmanned aviation — whether that is flying the UAS, providing support services (consulting, data analysis, UAS construction/modification/repair, etc.), or in managerial roles at a company operating UAS. The concentration is expected to create new operators, consultants, managers, and leaders who will thrive in the UAS industry.

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MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.  

Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career

Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake

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MTSU's new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Technology concentration, within the B.S. in Aerospace degree, is the first of its kind in the state and one of only a handful in the United States. Students will prepare for thousands of new jobs created in many industries as unmanned aircraft systems become a major fixture in the future of aviation worldwide. This newest Aerospace concentration includes hands-on courses on building and flying unmanned aircraft systems, core aerospace courses, and participation with industry partners on various real-world projects. Students also will take an interdisciplinary, technical path through electricity principles, computer science, data science, geographic information systems (GIS), and other programs. Graduates can pursue careers in desired industries from agriculture, public safety, photography, media, disaster response/management, the power industry, defense department positions, and an endless list of others.

The mission of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Technology Concentration is to prepare our students to become the leaders of the next generation of aerospace professionals by developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful careers in aerospace.

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