Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems), Bachelor

Launch your drone operations career at a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024–2026). The Bachelor of Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems)—abbreviated RPAS—equips you with skills to become a drone pilot in Australia, managing large-scale commercial operations across geographical locations. This degree builds comprehensive expertise with an entrepreneurial focus, preparing you to lead drone or field robotics operations or launch your own company, supported by Australia's #1 university for startups (Survey of Commercialisation Outcomes from Public Research Report, 2023).Join UNSW's leading School of Aviation for classroom and hands-on learning guided by experts like Dr. Graham Doig, founder and former CEO of Seaflight Technologies. Cover subjects such as Drone Operations Management, Drone Information Systems, and Drone Entrepreneurship. With high demand for advanced skills amid evolving applications—like logistics, environmental monitoring, and larger uncrewed aircraft—this program ensures readiness for current and future opportunities in shared airspace.