Risk Management Resources: Drones—Operation Requirements

East Texas A&M has established requirements regarding the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) on campus property or by employees in their professional capacity.

Compliance with FAA Regulations and Institutional Oversight

In light of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and the growing commercial use of UAS, East Texas A&M must ensure that it maintains oversight and communicates the necessary guidelines to faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and third-party vendors when operating UAS and model aircraft on university property or during work-related activities.

Guidelines, Application and Resources

For East Texas A&M students, faculty and staff seeking further information on UAS, commonly known as drones, please refer to The Texas A&M University System regulation linked below, as well as the UAS application for the assessment and approval of all operations, including those for recreational or commercial purposes:

• System Regulation 24.01.07 – Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• UAS System webpage
• UAS Flight Application

Please visit the Know Before You Fly page for info on the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft systems.

Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flight Procedures

Submit a TAMUS Flight Authorization Application in Origami. Upon submitting your application, System Risk Management will review and forward the application to East Texas A&M University, which will review the application to make sure it is administratively accurate and complete, including the following information:

Applicant's Information

• Flight Information
• Part 107 Flight
• UAS Information
• Pilot Information
• Additional Pilots
• Acknowledgement and Signature

UAS Upload Checklist

• Certificate of Insurance
• COA
• Remote Pilot In Command (rPic) Certificate
• Required rPic Certificate (if rPic is more than 2 years old, required)
• UAS picture with registration # and Asset #
• Maintenance Records
• Waivers

Research Project Narratives

• Department
• Department Identification
• Department Contact

Flight Safety Plan Including

• Provisions to avoid flying over pedestrians and vehicles
• UAS Maintenance Logs
• UAS Incident Log
• Loss of Control Contingency Plan

Note: If you are a Third-Party Contractor, include a copy of the contract or agreement with TAMUS entity, and Any Additional Supporting Documentation

Contact

For more information about drone compliance and UAS procedures, please contact [email protected].