About the Department
The Department of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Engineering is one of Iraq’s most forward-looking engineering programmes, dedicated to the design, development, and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous systems. It is one of the few departments in the region offering a specialised undergraduate degree in this rapidly growing field.
Students study aerodynamics, avionics, flight control systems, mission planning, autonomous navigation, and UAS regulations — gaining a comprehensive understanding of both the engineering and operational dimensions of unmanned aerial systems.
The department serves defence, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, surveying, and emergency response sectors — all of which are rapidly adopting UAS technology across Iraq and the wider region.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be a regionally recognised centre of excellence in unmanned aircraft systems engineering — producing pioneers who design, operate, and advance autonomous aerial technologies for peaceful, productive, and responsible applications.
Mission
To deliver a specialised, practice-oriented UAS engineering education that combines aeronautical foundations with cutting-edge autonomy, avionics, and systems integration — preparing graduates to lead Iraq's growing unmanned systems industry.
Objectives & Goals
- ✓Develop graduates with strong aerodynamic, structural, and propulsion knowledge specific to unmanned aircraft.
- ✓Train students in avionics systems, flight control algorithms, and autopilot design and integration.
- ✓Equip graduates with autonomous navigation, path planning, and computer vision for UAS applications.
- ✓Develop proficiency in ground control station operation, mission planning, and UAS airspace management.
- ✓Foster research into fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid UAS platforms for diverse mission profiles.
- ✓Build awareness of UAS regulations, airspace integration policies, and ethical use of autonomous systems.
- ✓Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration with AI, cybersecurity, and communication engineering departments.
- ✓Develop hands-on skills through flight simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and outdoor flight operations.
Prof. [Head Name]
Head of the UAS Engineering Department
A Message from the Head of Department
Unmanned aerial systems are transforming industries from agriculture and infrastructure to emergency response and environmental monitoring. Our department was established with a clear vision: to prepare Iraq’s next generation of engineers to lead in this transformative field, not merely follow it. Our students build, programme, and fly real systems as part of their training — because in UAS engineering, there is no substitute for hands-on experience. I am excited by the opportunities that await our graduates.
Research & Specializations
Aerodynamic Design
Fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL UAS aerodynamics, CFD analysis, and airframe optimisation.
Avionics & Flight Control
Autopilot systems, sensor fusion, flight management computers, and fly-by-wire control laws.
Autonomous Navigation
GPS-denied navigation, SLAM, path planning algorithms, and obstacle avoidance systems.
Computer Vision & Sensing
Object detection, tracking, photogrammetry, and multi-spectral payload integration.
UAS Communications
Data links, spectrum management, anti-jamming, and beyond-line-of-sight communication systems.
UAS Safety & Regulations
Airspace integration, detect-and-avoid systems, certification frameworks, and operational risk management.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this department are equipped for a wide range of professional roles across public and private sectors in Iraq and internationally.
Academic Staff
Staff List