The Worldwide & Online Department of Flight is a global leader in preparing students to operate uncrewed aircraft systems with safety and precision. The fleet includes more than 100 aircraft, ranging from commercial off-the-shelf to experimental and custom-built models.
Students train with advanced sensors and software, including infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral cameras, LIDAR and chemical identification tools. This hands-on experience with leading-edge technology helps them enter the workforce with a competitive advantage.
Through partnerships with government agencies and civilian UAS organizations, the department ensures that students have access to the latest technology and technical support throughout their studies.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. The Department of Flight was the first in the world to be designated as an AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator training provider and the first to earn AUVSI Level-3 Instructor status. We maintain a strong safety culture, with faculty who understand the aircraft and systems inside and out, strictly follow FAA regulations and provide a rigorous qualification process for students.
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Submissions from 2025
An Operational Field Study: A Comparison of Piloting Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, David Thirtyacre, Joseph Cerreta, Pete Miller, Kimberly Luthi, and Jolee Thirtyacre
Submissions from 2018
From Sensors to Knowledge: The Challenge of Training the Next Generation of Data Analysts, Sonya A. H. McMullen, Troy Henderson, Scott Burgess, Patti J. Clark, and David Ison
