PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Morningside University is excited to announce the launch of a new Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS/Drone) minor within its School of Agriculture and Aviation, a forward-thinking addition to meet the rising demand for precision agriculture and cutting-edge drone technology. This program is designed to equip students with specialized knowledge in uncrewed aerial systems operation, data management, and regulatory compliance, addressing the expanding role of technology in sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.
Degrees
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drone)
Minor
Why Study Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Drone)?
Morningside University’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Drone) minor prepares students to use cutting-edge drone technology in agriculture and other growing industries. Through hands-on experience with precision agriculture, mapping, scouting, and data collection, you’ll gain practical skills that are increasingly valuable in today’s technology-driven agricultural workforce.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Hands-on experience operating drone technology for precision agriculture
- Learn aerial mapping, crop scouting, remote sensing, and agricultural data collection
- Work with real equipment alongside industry partners
- Explore emerging applications of UAS technology
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Hands on Learning Environment
You'll have access to our 3,300 square-foot state-of-the-art greenhouse, the 76-acre Lags Farm, the campus garden, Cargill Outdoor Classroom, and more to give you hands on experience outside the classroom preparing you for success.
Externship Program
Our externship program allows you to participate in a paid, semester-long externship in Sioux City, greater Iowa or beyond and work side-by-side with management and production teams doing real agriculture in the real world.
Regional Partnerships
We have partnered with Oracle Aviation out of Omaha, NE and the Sioux City Gateway Airport to ensure you'll receive hands on experiences.
LEARN BY DOING
REGINA ROTH APPLIED AG & FOOD STUDIES
As a Regina Roth Agricultural and Food Studies student, you’ll learn how different agricultural production and business systems affect crop yields, agribusiness and farm profitability, soil health, and models of long-term sustainability. You’ll also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities giving you hands-on experience for the real world.
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WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
Related Majors & Minors
Still looking for the right fit? Check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options
MEET THE FACULTY
Dr. Thomas Paulsen
Professor & Dean of Agriculture and Aviation / Interim Dean, School of Business
Thomas’s Profile
Daniel Witten
Associate Professor
I love working in the close knit environment that Mside provides. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and make connections.
Daniel’s Profile
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