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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, offer opportunities to advance the College and its teaching, research and service mission. This policy is intended to support the Colleges mission while also addressing issues of safety, privacy, and compliance with applicable laws and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

Requests for Approval

A request for approval should be submitted to the Department of Campus Safety at least ten (10) business days prior to the planned operation. The request must be complete, accurate and include the name and contact information of the requesting party and the operator; the date, time and location of the requested operation; the purpose of the operation; the equipment to be used; a description of any data to be collected and how that data will be used; and verification that the requesting party operates in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The Department of Campus Safety may request additional information in connection with its evaluation of the request.

The Department of Campus Safety will consult with other departments as appropriate to evaluate the request. The Department of Campus Safety may approve or deny the request or approve the request with modifications, and will notify the requesting party in writing of its decision.

Enforcement

Any approved operation of a UAS must be conducted in a manner that is safe, respects the privacy rights of others, and is consistent with applicable laws, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and the terms of the Colleges approval. The Department of Campus Safety may rescind a previously granted approval and require the immediate cessation of any operation that does not meet these requirements.

A violation of this policy may result in corrective action in accordance with the policies and procedures applicable to the individual(s) involved.