Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
ECSU has developed a comprehensive UAS program that encompases a B.S. Degree in Unmanned
Aircraft Systems, Applied Research Experience, and Outreach
- Building upon 30+ years of Aviation expertise
- Only 4-year UAS degree program in North Carolina
- Gain both Systems and Operational Knowledge and skills
- Hands-on field experience with industry/research grade equipment
UAS Program Offerings
B.S. Degree in UA Systems
- Aviation Core Courses
- Engineering Technology Courses
- UAS Specific Courses
- Business/Entrepreneurship
- Electives (GIS, Emergency Mngt, Criminal Justice, etc.)
- FAA Part 107 Certification
ECSU’S UAS CAPABILITIES
Training/Education
- UAV Pilot
- Sensor Operator
- Mission Planning
- Data Processing
- Design
- System/Payload Integration
Outreach
- Drone Exploration Academy
Applied Research
- Precision Agriculture
- Infrastructure Inspection
- 3D Mapping
- Public Safety
- Surveying
- Homeland Security
- Forestry
- Transportation Planning
UAS TRAINING ASSETS
- High-Fidelity UAS Training and Simulation Lab
- Aeromapper EV2
- eBee Ag with NIR Sensor
- eBee with ThermoMAP
- eBee RTK
- Robo Flight 70 (RF 70)
- eBee Sequoia with Multispectral Sensor
- eXom Quadcopter with Thermal and Optical sensors
- Matrice 600 Pro with LiDAR
- Yuneec Typhoon H Pro with 4K
- DJI Phantom
- DJI Inspire 1
- Dragon Flyer X-4
- Qball X-4 (experimental, indoor)
Points of Interest
B.S in Aviation Science with concentration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS
B.S in Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS
COMING SOON
UAS FLIGHT TESTING FACILITY
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250’ X 100’ X 50’ (Net) Outdoor Flying Facility
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ECSU UAS Test Site: 110 Acres Farm