First University in the World dedicated to higher education in Unmanned Air Systems All courses online, MS, Doctorate, Unmannned Systems Engineering
Unmanned Vehicle University is the first University in the World licensed to grant degrees in Unmanned Air, Ground and Sea Systems. MS and PhD degrees are offered in Unmanned Systems Engineering as a totally online curriculum. The school also offers technical training in Unmanned systems though Online Executive Certificate Courses and 3 day short courses. Courses are offered in English, Greek, Ger
man, Italian and Spanish. An unmanned system is not just a vehicle. It is composed of the vehicle, communications, data links and control stations. Degree programs at UVU take a systems engineering approach. Graduates will enter the unmanned career field in the areas of R&D, vehicle design, sensor development, vehicle communications and data links, sense and avoid systems, human machine interfaces, autonomous control, vehicle navigation, alternative power and operations. SCHEDULE (All Courses 12 Week Quarters)
Executive Certificate in UAV Course: May 7 (12 weeks)
Quarter 1: June 11 - Sept 2, 2012
Quarter 2: Sept 3 - Nov 25, 2013
Quarter 3: Dec 3 - Mar 10, 2013
Quarter 4: Mar 11 - Jun 2, 2013
Accreditation: UVU is anticipates application for accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities in June of 2013. Faculty: UVU has the best subject matter experts in the World. Our instructors have an average of 25 years of experience. Fields of expertise include: robotics, unmanned vehicle design, sensors, autonomy, human factors and communications. We also have former military unmanned vehicle instructors including instructor pilots from the Predator, Reaper and Global Hawk. After graduation, UVU will use established connections to aid in job placement with major UAS companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin and AeroVirnment. Prices: Course prices are $400 per credit (The national average is $400 to $1300 per credit). Executive Certificate Course is $999.
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09/19/2017
Fred Bivetto, Dean of Unmanned Technology talks about UVU at Interdrone 2017. Watch for how UVU can get you started!
UVU Grad Student Shows Major Airline How Drones Can Reduce Maintenance Costs
Excerpt from Women and Drones on UVU grad success. I was flying back from Orlando about 10 years ago and started a conversation with a gentleman next to me. He was an engineer on a military project and discussed how he was planning and designing UAV missions and platforms. I was fascinated. Many yea...
UVU Featured in Rotor Drone Magazine
Source: Rotor Drone Magazine Unmanned Vehicle University proudly touts itself as the first university to be licensed to grant master's and doctoral degrees in Unmanned Systems Engineering using curriculum delivered totally online, and remains one of very few doctorate-level degrees available in UAS…
Walt Disney's First Drone Show
Walt Disney Starbright Holiday Drone Show Disney's Starbright Holiday Drone Show features 300 drones that illuminate the night sky in a series of patterns and effects. The drones are accompanied by an original Disney arrangement of classic holiday songs to produce a stunning aerial experience. This…
Are you registered for this year's International Drone Expo yet? Enjoy 30% off the Business Conference – just use code IDE30. HURRY! Discount ends 11/22. Purchase passes at internationaldroneexpo.com
We are excited to announce new drone training programs designed specifically for groups. Our first program is the Moving Vehicle Operations (MVO) Certificate Training Course.
MVO is a highly effective operating option when you are faced with long distances or bad weather. FAA 14 CFR Part 107 allows the operation of UAVs from a moving vehicle with certain restrictions.
This comprehensive, scenario based, hands on flight training program trains personnel to become team members to accomplish a variety of UAV data acquisition tasks, perform at peak performance, and increase safety and efficiency.
Get your personnel out of the elements and into comfortable operating conditions!
FOX Business Interviews John Minor
FOX Business interview with Unmanned Vehicle University Provost John Minor on his school that teaches people to fly and engineer drones.
UVU Featured in Constructech Magazine
Unmanned Construction Applications, benefits, and capacities of drones in the construction industry; the opportunities are there today. UASs (unmanned aerial systems), more commonly known by the general public as drones, are beginning to revolutionize the way we conduct daily business operations in…
UVU Featured in PLSN Magazine
T he drone university. In my two previous columns, “The Little Drone Revolution” and “The Drone Association — Know Before You Fly,” I discussed our industry’s opportunity with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), followed by an overview of AUVSI, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International,…
Advances in Drone Technology Will Revolutionize Campus Security
Campus Safety Magazine published John Minor's (Provost for Unmanned Vehicle University) by-line in their Jan/Feb issue. The comprehensive story spans four pages, and is called out on the front cover. THERE IS a drone revolution underway. In the past year, drones have been
12/03/2015
You won't want to miss the AUVSI Saguaro Chapter meeting on Thursday, December 10th! Keynote speaker John Minor, Provost at Unmanned Vehicle University will be talking about commercial drone opportunities you may not have heard of.
Mr. Minor has over 36 years of professional experience and retired from the U.S. Department of the Air Force after serving over 27 years in both military and civilian capacities. Join and share your thoughts on unmanned systems with distinguished panelists discussing real world issues and addressing practical questions and concerns of stakeholders from a variety of perspectives.
UVU's Next Seminar Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
You will receive a comprehensive introduction to one of the fastest growing career opportunities in the world: drones! Our UAV Fundamentals Seminar teaches basic to advanced concepts for those who are learning about drones for the first time, or who want to learn more about how this industry can
Drones Take Professional Photography to New Heights
Professional photographer and videographer Joe Polillio sought formal education at Unmanned Vehicle University to enhance his skillset and set himself apart from the competition. Music videos. Advertising campaigns. Editorial spreads. Professional photographer and videographer Joe Polillio
Security Magazine Drone Q&A with Unmanned Vehicle University
Unmanned Vehicle University and Security Magazine Drone Q&A. Security speaks with John Minor, Provost at Unmanned Vehicle University (UVU), about the benefits that drones can offer enterprise security. Download the PDF to read the full story Education institutes are already adopting drones to transf…
Growing Use of Drones in Commercial Markets Creates New Career Opportunity for Trained Operators
Anyone looking for an exciting new career in a field that offers nearly limitless growth potential in virtually every type of commercial market application should seriously consider becoming certified as an unmanned aerial vehicle pilot, unmanned systems engineer, or unmanned systems project manager…
Drone Education Becomes of Critical Importance as FAA Increases Application Approvals
According to a recent AUVSI report, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has now approved over 1,000 commercial drone permits, up from just twelve at the start of 2015. However, this accelerated rate of approval – while good for the businesses poised to take advantage of
08/21/2015
We would like anyone that is planning to attend our UAV Seminars in Las Vegas or Toronto to be aware that you need to purchase registration to attend!
Live UAV Fundamentals Seminar
Unmanned Vehicle University's UAV Fundamentals Seminar will increase your UAV employment opportunities and help you start a career as a UAV drone pilot
The First International Drone Film Festival
is an upcoming competitive film festival focused on aerial video and photography through the use of drone video systems. The Flying Robot international Film Festival allows participation for anyone
Facebook Builds Drone to Bring Internet to the World
released this video showcasing its Wi-Fi enabling drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles are part of the company's plan to bring the Internet to the entire world. Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook's Connectivity Lab
NASA Thinks a Drone Will be in Every Home
is picturing that unmanned aerial vehicles will a part of every home in the next 5 to 10 years. According to Parimal Kopadekar, manager of Nasa's Safe Autonomous System Operations Project at Ames Research Centre, every
Can Drones Improve Medical Care Access?
With other companies like Amazon creating solutions for drones to work in their business, why not add bio-medical transportation to the list of drone uses? Researchers with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine wanted to know whether transportation via drone would affect the specimens.
Sony to launch drone solutions for businesses
next robotic adventure will take to the skies. In a departure from its consumer electronics focus, Sony has decided to dip its toes into the drone market. The company has formed a partnership with fellow Japanese firm ZMP
The Expert Guide to Drone Videography
How on earth did they get those amazing shots? You might indeed be wondering that if the title of this YouTube video hadn’t given the answer away: “Rock Climbing with the DJI Phantom 2.” The Phantom 2 from DJI is a small unmanned aerial vehicle you can buy for about $700.
Drones and Surveillance: The Future of Public Safety
It should come as no surprise that one of the most immediate and promising applications of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, is in the area of surveillance. Major
07/16/2015
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07/06/2015
Join the drone revolution! Make plans to attend our upcoming UAV Fundamentals Seminar from July 17th-19th in Phoenix, AZ.
When you attend one of our breakthrough seminars, you will earn 4 credits which you can use towards an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program at Unmanned Vehicle University!
Register today, limited seats available
05/29/2015
Unmanned Vehicle University is back in Orlando, FL for our Live UAV Fundamentals Seminar
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