Student Research Symposium Features Microbiology, AI and Innovative Design Projects
The winning projects at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Student Research Symposium explored everything from using microbiology and biologically inspired design in engineering,…
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Student Research on Drone Swarm Mapping Selected to Compete at NASA Challenge
A team of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students is conducting research using swarm microdrones that could change the way 3D mapping is done, especially in complex, hard-to-reach…
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New Method to Measure Wind Speed Could Unlock Drones’ Potential, Say Eagle Researchers
Traditionally, remotely piloted aircraft systems, or drones, have used onboard flow sensors to measure wind effects, producing in-flight metrics on which operators rely. Leveraging…
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Researchers Plan Drone Study of ‘Green’ Stormwater Solutions
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers will leverage drones to help assess eco-friendly stormwater solutions in the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as part of a Stetson University…
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U.S. Department of State Chooses Embry-Riddle to Train Drone Operators
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been contracted to assist in the development of curriculum and online training for small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (sUAS) operators for the U.S.…
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Aviation Week Op-Ed: As Educators Prepare Students for Advanced Air Mobility Jobs, Safety Remains Paramount, Embry-Riddle President Writes
In his latest “Aviation Week” essay, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., offers the aviation education perspective on efforts to prepare…
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Study Offers Objective Insights to Near-Miss Collisions Between Drones, Airplanes
Researchers have developed a new way to accurately count and objectively analyze close encounters between drones and airplanes — without depending solely on pilot sightings.
In…
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Research on Pilot Mental Health, Drone Swarms Top Student Showcase
More than 100 students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University gathered recently to present research to the campus community and compete for grant funding. Their topics of focus varied…
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Embry-Riddle Teams Win Top Honors in Design/Build/Fly Competition
Challenged in a global competition to design, build and test an uncrewed aerial vehicle to combat electronic warfare, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students ranked third place…
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Researchers Work to Advance Urban Air Mobility, Supported by $1.4 Million NASA Grant
Dr. Vladimir Golubev, Embry-Riddle professor of Aerospace Engineering, is one of three co-principal investigators on the project. (Photo: Embry-Riddle/Daryl Labello)
High noise levels…
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Embry-Riddle Undergrads Test-Launch New Instruments from Hurricane Hunter Plane
Late last month, two Meteorology undergraduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University experienced a rare research opportunity. Invited to fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
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National Science Foundation Expands Pathway to Cybersecurity Careers at Embry-Riddle
Upon receiving her bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2020, Meagan Shivers started work as an autonomy, artificial intelligence and machine learning…
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Embry-Riddle Students Test Cutting-Edge System for Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Faces lit by the glow of multiple monitors, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students recently became among the first to test a new voice communication system for remotely piloted…
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Aviation Maintenance: Not Just Technicians
Graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) bachelor’s program have gone on to careers working for companies as diverse as Blue…
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Eagle Researchers Advance Drone Technology for Tracking Wildfires
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Patrick Hunter has his career sights set on remote piloting drones to utilize uncrewed aircraft systems in exciting, new ways. Already,…
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