Presented by Robin Colwell at the FedEx Institute of Technology Commercial Drone Expo in Memphis, TN

1. Commercial Drone
Expo
Robin Colwell
Director, Memphis Campus

2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), the
world's largest, fully accredited university
specializing in aviation and aerospace, is an
independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, and
coeducational university that offers more than 70
undergraduate and graduate degrees, ranging from
associate to PhDs for more than 32,000 students.
The ERAU-Worldwide Campus operates a globally
recognized learning system that leverages online
and face-to-face instruction through a network of
education facilities designed to support student
advancement in the U.S. and abroad.

3. AboutWorldwide
• FirstWorldwide campus opened in 1970; Memphis
in 1977
• ERAU-WW was one of the first 20 universities in
the world to provide distance learning in 1971
• More than 125 campuses across the globe
• 12 enrollment dates per year
• Flexibility to stagger courses based upon children,
family, work or other obligations
• Support from a dedicated Academic Advisor who
will be there to answer any questions you may have
and guide you from enrollment through graduation

4. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -
Worldwide Industry Advisory Board was created in
June 2008.The primary role of the Board is to
provide advice and guidance to Embry-Riddle
Worldwide on course content and programs,
ensuring they are relevant to current industry needs.

5. 5
ERAU-Worldwide
Overview of Unmanned Systems
Academic Degree Programs,
Research, and Outreach Activities
March 24th, 2016
Dr. Brent Terwilliger
Program Chair MS in Unmanned Systems

6. • Academic Programs
– UAS minor and UAS graduate specialization (Aug 2012;
500+)
– MS in Unmanned Systems (Aug 2014; 250+)
– BS in Unmanned Systems Applications (Aug 2015; 100+
students)
• Professional Education (CEUs)
– UAS workshop (LasVegas, San Diego, Houston, Seattle,
Singapore, Berlin)
– Online Small UAS courses (History and Application;
Design and Configuration; Operations and Regulations; 4
weeks)
• Outreach
– UAS Massive Open Online Course (Jan 2016; 5K+)
– Real-World Design Challenge (RWDC)
– Unmanned Systems related career options report
– ERAU Experience
– sUAS Consumer Guide
• Research
ERAU-Worldwide

7. • UAS Undergraduate Minor
– 18-credits
– ASCI 315 – UAS and Operations
– ASCI 316 – Operational and Business Aspects of
UAS
– ASCI 318 – UAS Robotics
– ASCI 404 – Applications in Aviation/Aerospace Law
– ASCI 406 – Airborne Law Enforcement
– ASCI 410 – Unmanned Sensing Systems
• UAS Graduate Specialization
– 12-credits
– ASCI 530 – UnmannedAerospace Systems
– ASCI 531 – Robotics and Control
– ASCI 637 – UAS Operations and Payloads
– ASCI 638 – Human Factors in UAS
UAS Minor/Grad Specialization

8. • 36-credit degree program focused on application,
development and management of unmanned systems to
M.S. Unmanned Systems

9. • 120-credit degree program focused on growth,
innovative development, and effective use of
unmanned system technology across respective
domains (air, space, ground, and maritime)
• General Education (36-credits)
• Unmanned Systems Core (48-credits)
– Aerodynamics
– Platforms (UAS, UGVs, USVs, and ROVs)
– Sensing
– Applied Physics (specific to unmanned systems)
– Networking
– Application and Operations
– Human Factors
• Tracks (36-credits)
– Administration
– Operations
– Development
B.S. Unmanned Systems Applications

10. • Aerial Robotics Virtual Laboratory
• Numerous UAS-specific pursuits
– Platform design and evaluation
– Small UAS Consumer Guide (student/faculty effort)
– UAS application analysis framework and database
(500 platforms)
• Providing support for the FAA UAS Center of
Excellence (ASSURE)-ERAU Core member
• Produced multiple peer-reviewed publications
and presentations (domestic and international)
– Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems
International
– Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and
Training Conference
– Unmanned Systems Canada
– Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
– International Conference on Control, Robotics, and
Cybernetics
– International Conference on Applied Human
Factors and Ergonomics
– Human-Computer Interaction International
ERAU-W UAS Research

11. • UAS
– Development, application, and operation
– UAS-NAS integration and support
– Emergency response and management
– Platform-task suitability analysis
– System integration->validation and
verification
• Modeling and simulation
• Component/subsystem areas (coursework)
– Engineering and design
– Operations and support (configuration,
sensors, computational processing,
communications, and flight training)
– Command, control, and communication (C3)
– Autonomy and automation
– Sensing, perception, and processing
– Power, propulsion, and maneuvering
– Human factors
– Robotics and control
ERAU-W UAS Research Areas

12. Embry-RiddleAeronautical University
WorldwideCampus
Tuition Rates 2015-16
Per credit hour
Tuition
Application fee $50
Course Level Military Cost Per Credit Hour Civilian Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate *$250 $355
Masters $520 $600
Masters Systems Engineering $770 $770
*Note: Military rate applies to all service members on active duty or serving in the reserves
of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as spouses and dependents age 26 and under.

13. memphis@erau.edu
robin.colwell@erau.edu
901.507.9969
worldwide.erau.edu/Memphis