Old Dominion 91¶ÌÊÓƵ offers a Minor in uncrewed systems design and development. This Uncrewed Systems Design & Development program provides specialized expertise in uncrewed and autonomous vehicles and systems—covering aerial, surface, and underwater platforms. Uncrewed systems, including drones, represent a rapidly advancing interdisciplinary field that integrates multiple areas of engineering, science, and related disciplines. This 12-credit minor is open to students from all majors and is particularly well suited for undergraduates pursuing degrees in engineering or the sciences.
Program Highlights
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Cutting-Edge Interdisciplinary Curriculum.
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Hands-on Experience and Industry-Relevant Skills.
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Access to Advanced Research Facilities and Faculty with Real-World Expertise.
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Career and Research Pathways: Opens doors to emerging careers and graduate study in autonomous systems, robotics, and remote sensing.
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Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.
Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
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Requirements
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The minor requires completion of both core courses and two additional elective courses, for a minimum total of 12 credit hours. Up to six credit hours earned in this minor may also be applied toward fulfilling requirements of the student’s major.
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Estimated rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
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