UMassAir

Unoccupied Aerial Systems Research, Education and Services

Overview

UMassAir is a University of Massachusetts multi-campus and interdisciplinary team of faculty, scientists, students, and professionals.

At UMassAir, we:

1. Conduct Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UAS)-based research;

2. Educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and professionals on safe UAS practice; and,

3. Offer UAS contract services, including aerial image capture and data processing.

UMassAir complements and leverages the Aviation Research and Training Initiative at Westover Air Reserve Base and the Westover Metropolitan Airport run by the UMass Transportation 

For more information about our research, education or contract services, email umassair@umass.edu

UMassAir Educational News

For the Public:

2-day FAA Remote Pilot Certification Training ($250) 

November 15-16th 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Two locations! Click below to register:

University of Massachusetts Amherst, Holdsworth Hall Room 308

Mt Ida Campus, 100 Carlson Ave. Newton, Massachusetts

For UMass students:

Spring 2026 

CEE 650 - FAA Remote Pilot Certification Training (1 cr) - Tuesday nights

CEE 651 - Piloting Unoccupied Aerial Systems (2 cr) - Saturdays