Launch your drone operations career at a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2025). The Bachelor of Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) will equip you with skills and experience to manage commercial drone operations at scale (from 1 to hundreds), with systems spread across geographical locations. This isn’t a degree about flying drones, though you will do a lot of flying. This degree builds your expertise in all areas related to drone operations, with an entrepreneurial approach that can prepare you to lead drone or field robotics operations for an existing business. Start your own company at the #1 university in Australia for startups (Survey of Commercialisation Outcomes from Public Research Report, 2023).

 

Advanced skills in this area will become increasingly important as the industry develops to include commercial application of larger drones like uncrewed airplanes, which are expected within the next decade to join smaller platforms operating in airspace shared by crewed aircraft. Current applications include logistics, environmental monitoring, medical and disaster relief, health and safety management. This forward-thinking program ensures you are ready for both current and future job opportunities in this ever-changing field.

 

You’ll join our School of Aviation  and learn from industry leaders through a combination of classroom and hands-on experiential learning. Industry-leading experts like Dr. Graham Doig, founder and former CEO of Seaflight Technologies, designed this new program. Dr. Doig leads our Drone program and teaches Drone Operations Management, Drone Information Systems, and Drone Entrepreneurship. Our academics and industry partners will help you develop the knowledge and problem-solving skills to thrive in your drone career in any sector.