Master of Engineering (MEng) emphasis:

Aerial Robotics

Questions?

If you have questions about the Aerial Robotics emphasis, contact the Centre for Aerial Robotics Research and Education (CARRE):

Email: coordinator@carre.utoronto.ca

Tel: 416-667-7796

For more information, visit the MEng emphases FAQ page »

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) form one of the most vibrant sectors in the aerospace industry. From natural resource and agricultural crop monitoring to infrastructure inspection and search and rescue operations, aerial robotics can provide real-time monitoring and access to remote and dangerous locations. 

The development of commercial UAVs requires a broad array of technical skills, across multiple disciplines that bring together aerodynamicists, structural designers, materials engineers, propulsion experts, control specialists and roboticists to design and develop state-of-the-art aerial robotic platforms.

With over 20 courses, the Emphasis in Aerial Robotics, sponsored by the Centre for Aerial Robotics Research and Education (CARRE), focuses on integrated research and development on aerial robotics systems, from design, instrumentation and autonomy.

Students who complete the requirements of the emphasis will have it notated on their transcript.

Program Eligiblity

Graduate students registered in the following MEng programs can specialize in the Aerial Robotics emphasis:

Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE)

University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS)

You cannot apply to the emphasis directly as a standalone program. If you are a prospective student, you can learn more about applying to our MEng programs here.

Careers

Graduates who complete the Aerial Robotics emphasis are employed by companies in areas including:

aerospace,
building automation,
manufacturing,
transportation

and more.

Some of the roles our graduates secure are:

Machine learning developer
Robotics engineer
Software specialist
Systems engineer

Emphasis Requirements

The Emphasis in Aerial Robotics Program is not tracked through ACORN. A survey link to register your interest will be posted here.

For more information review the Overview of Program Requirements.

MEng* students must complete:

AER1216H (Fundamentals of UAVs) and AER1217H (Development of Autonomous UAS) 
One other course from the approved list or other related course approved by the CARRE Director
One MEng project course relevant to UAVs
* UTIAS MEng students must complete AER1810H (MEng Project), supervised by a UTIAS professor.
* Non-UTIAS MEng students must complete their home department MEng Project course, under supervision of a professor.

Some courses may satisfy the requirements of multiple emphases. Students may double-count a maximum of one course towards the requirements of any two emphases.

Students cannot earn more than two emphases.

The experience I’ve gained in aerial robotics translates seamlessly to autonomous driving applications, as both aerial and ground vehicles share many underlying principles. The comprehensive knowledge in navigation, path planning, and control, combined with the practical coding skills acquired through the Aerial Robotics emphasis, has significantly enhanced my qualifications as a software engineer in the automotive industry.

Xiyu Liu, MEng graduate