Drone News and Press Kit
Unmanned Vehicle University is the leading university in unmanned systems engineering, drone pilot training and drone certifications. We offer a wide range of drone training programs including:
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UAV Fundamentals Seminars
Receive a comprehensive introduction to one of the fastest growing career opportunities in the world: drone video systems. You will also receive hands-on drone flight training.
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Drone Pilot Training Certification
You will receive 42 hours of training including 16 hours of ground school, 10 hours of simulation and 16 hours of drone flight training where you will train at one of our locations or additional location can be arranged by special request.
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Professional Certificate in UAS Project Management
Our specialized Professional Certificate Program focus on both technical and operational facets of managing the unmanned aircraft systems of the future. This certificate program will provide expert knowledge so that graduates can apply for employment in, design, development, program management and integration of unmanned aerial systems.
Unmanned Vehicle University has been featured in major networks featuring drone news stories. Trending drone media topics include drone video systems, drone pilot training, aerial video and photography and drone certification. As our university and the industry grows, follow this page for updates on FAA certifications and regulations and how UVU is helping people start a career in the booming drone industry.
Press Releases
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 [...]
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 [...]
UVU Chief Pilot Gene Payson on ABC
Watch UVU's Chief Pilot Gene Payson's interview on ABC news.
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’s Next Seminar Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
December 6th – 8th | Phoenix, AZ SHERATON PHOENIX DOWNTOWN HOTEL | 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 You will receive a comprehensive introduction [...]
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 [...]
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In the Industry
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The First International Drone Film Festival
FRiFF is an upcoming competitive film festival focused on aerial video and photography through the use of drone video systems. The Flying Robot international Film [...]
Facebook Builds Drone to Bring Internet to the World
Facebook 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 [...]
NASA Thinks a Drone Will be in Every Home
NASA is picturing that unmanned aerial vehicles will a part of every home in the next 5 to 10 years. According to Parimal Kopadekar, manager [...]