This document discusses the potential economic impact and job creation opportunities of emerging autonomous technologies like unmanned aircraft systems. It notes that Maryland is well-positioned in fields like bio-medical, cybersecurity, and unmanned aircraft systems. The integration of UAS into the national airspace could create over 100,000 new jobs by 2025, including over 2,500 jobs and $2 billion economic impact for Maryland alone. Academic and industry partnerships will be critical to developing the workforce needed to capitalize on these opportunities.