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
New Yorkers Can Find Out If They Have What It Takes To Be A Professional Drone Pilot
For the second time in two months, New York metropolitan area career hunters will have the chance to find out if they have what it [...]
Stampede and Unmanned Vehicle University are Showcasing Product & Education Solutions for Drones at NAB 2015
Reinforcing their joint commitment to make unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, a safe and integral part of the broadcasting industry, Stampede (www.stampedeglobal.com) and Unmanned Vehicle [...]
Drones Are Coming To Las Vegas As Part of An Unmanned Three-Day Seminar Coinciding With NAB 2015!
Anyone planning on attending next week’s NAB 2015 who is interested in learning everything they need to know about drones, and how to incorporate them [...]
Growing Use of Drones in Commercial Markets Creates New Career Opportunity for Trained Operators
John Minor is the Provost at Unmanned Vehicle University Anyone looking for an exciting new career in a field that offers nearly limitless [...]
Drones Are Coming to Houston as Part of a Three-Day Career Seminar!
Anyone interested in learning everything they need to know to start a career as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilot should make a point to [...]
Drones Are Coming to New York City as Part of a Three-Day Career Seminar!
Anyone interested in learning everything they need to know to start a career as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilot should make a point to [...]
Videos
In the Industry
National Geographic Interview
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released its first annual Roadmap outlining efforts needed to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) [...]
CBS News
The recent Federal Aviation Authority decision designating six states as testing sites for the development of unmanned aerial vehicles left Arizona out of the mix. [...]
FOX News
When you think of drones, you probably think of the military or something used for surveillance. Before now, those who developed these technologies were mainly [...]
ABC News Article
At a remote-controlled model airplane field in Sarasota, Fla., Justin Woody was struggling to operate a mini-copter. It was not a toy but an unmanned [...]
sUAS News
University (UVU) received approval from the Veterans Administration to educate veterans on the use of UAVs as part of their Educational Benefits. Unmanned Vehicle University [...]
AZ Central
Stephen Rayleigh’s unmanned aircraft does aerial photography from an altitude of 300 feet with images so crisp a runner’s shadow is visible on the pavement. [...]
USA Today
In March, 47-year-old Stephen Myers ditched the information technology company that he built from the ground up and went back to school. His choice of [...]