Griffith University is further equipping students for jobs of the future with the introduction of a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicles major.
The major in Electronics and UAV will begin in the Griffith School of Engineering next year as part of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree program, giving students specialist knowledge in aviation and avionics as well as a CASA accredited pilot licence for UAV or drones.
It is among eight new innovative degree programs being offered by Griffith Sciences, including a world and Australian-first Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Aviation combination.
Head of Electronic and Engineering at Griffith’s Nathan campus, Associate Professor Steven O’Keefe, said while some people still thought of drones as toys, the industry was becoming more advanced and now using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems terminology.
“You can certainly buy small aircraft, model planes for example, which are toys but the industry is using aircraft that are far beyond that,