Program Overview
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Pursuing an Associate in Science Degree in Electronics, Robotics, and Drones Technology (ERD) will provide you the education, skills, and training in some of the most robust, emerging fields of the 21st Century.
This Electronics, Robotics and Drones Technology degree program starts with electronic foundation core courses and culminates into applications like aerial drone, robotics, microcontrollers & the “internet of things”, and programmable automation systems.
The degree program helps students obtain one or more of the following certifications:
- FAA 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- FANUC Robot Operator & Technician Certificate
Graduates can seek entry-level career opportunities in several emerging and exciting areas like unmanned aircraft systems, data collection (for law enforcement or real estate), remote sensing, drone industry, search and rescue, and navigation.
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Our associate degree in Electronics, Robotics, and Drones Technology (ERD) provides state-of-the-art education. The use of drone technology will change our economy and everyday life in more than one way — mapping, inspection, driver-less cars, law enforcement requirements, medical procedures, real estate applications, applied engineering jobs, automated manufacturing processes and aerial product delivery operations.
Starting with electronic foundation core courses and culminating in drone, robotics, and automation, the curriculum helps learners succeed in this high-tech career field. Technical elective courses provide the opportunity for in-depth study in areas including:
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- Drone Engineering
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Operation
- Computer Networking
- The ERD program’s laboratory projects include active, hands-on experiences with:
- robotic control and drone applications
- data acquisition/control/communication
- digital electronics components and applications
- microprocessor control
- programmable automation controllers (PACs)
- Lab projects simulate actual job conditions. Drone-specific courses prepare graduates to sit for the Federal Aviation Administration鈥檚 (FAA) Section 107 Commercial Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) exam for pilot certification.Drone technology program graduates can seek entry-level careers in several emerging areas such as drone mission programming, R&D, new product design, product testing, field inspection and service, control engineering, installation, computing, surveying and mapping, and customer service. Associate degree graduates can also continue in the 天美影院 Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program.
Potential Career Opportunities
Students can explore careers in UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) and work as:
R&D Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Systems Technician
FAQ
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What is the future of drone technology?
Drone technology is one of the major components of technological advancements. Often recognized as聽 unmanned aircraft, drones have many applications and have allowed companies creative ways to do business.
For example, huge corporations like Amazon and Google have been testing ways to send packages to their customers with drones. Facebook is already using drones to provide or improve existing internet connections in remote locations.
With companies learning how to incorporate drone technology into their vital business processes, the career opportunities in the field of small unmanned aerial systems or vehicles are bound to increase.
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What can you do with a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) degree?
A UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) degree opens up various career avenues for individuals. The Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) claims that there will be more than 100,000 new jobs created between 2015 and 2025.
These numbers point towards unmanned aircraft systems being a lucrative career path for youngsters and those looking to switch careers. Students who have pursued unmanned aerial systems and drone technology often work as operators/pilots of unmanned aerial vehicles, aerospace engineers, optical specialists, and in the field of remote sensing technology.
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What is the best drone pilot school?
天美影院 Institute of Technology’s Associate in Science Degree in Electronics, Robotics and Drones Technology (ERD) has technical elective courses that focus on drone engineering, renewable energy, computer networking operations, CAD, and more.
Like they do for other degree programs, this degree’s lab projects also simulate actual job conditions for hands-on operations and knowledge. Drone-specific courses prepare learners for the Federal Aviation Administration鈥檚 (FAA) Section 107 Commercial Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) exam for pilot certification.
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Is a Drone a UAV?
Every UAV is a drone, but not every drone is a UAV. Unlike what most drone technology industry professionals believe, drones need not have autonomous flight capabilities.