Policy & Procedures

E-470.1 Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flight

Authority Vice President for Academic Affairs/CAO
Effective Date June 15, 2022
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Related Forms, Policies, Procedures, Statute Federal Aviation Administration Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 Part 107 – Small Unmanned Aircraft System

LIMITED ACADEMIC USE

  • UAV refers to an unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds on takeoff, including everything on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft.

  • UAV flight operations are limited to instructors and students in credit courses.

  • The indoor use of UAVs is prohibited.

  • UAVs shall not be used to monitor or record areas with a reasonable expectation of privacy following accepted social norms.

  • The College Administrative Services office shall maintain the registration of College UAV with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

 

UAV OPERATIONS

 

Instructors

  • Instructors must possess an FAA “Remote Pilot Airman Certificate” with all appropriate ratings to operate the UAV in the instructional environment.

  • Instructors must be qualified to operate the UAV under a Commercial Certificate of Authorization (COA) or Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC).

  • Instructors must operate the UAV per all Districts Mutual Insurance (DMI) operating limitations.

 

Students

  • All students operating the UAV must be enrolled in a course that provides appropriate levels of UAV operations training and is supervised by a qualified instructor.

  • Instructors and students shall operate per FAA Title 14 CFR Part 107 and DMI operating limitations during the course.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL UAV OPERATION GUIDELINES

  • Janesville and Monroe Campus are in Controlled Airspace. Instructors must receive appropriate FAA authorization to fly in Controlled Airspace.

  • Instructors and students shall follow all applicable FAA regulations and Safety Guidelines (CFR Title 14 Part 107), which include, but are not limited to:

    • Wear eye protection.

    • Wear cut-resistant gloves.

    • Create a 10-foot safety zone around the launch and landing location.

    • A pilot will conduct a preflight inspection of the drone.

    • Fly no higher than 400 feet.

    • Fly no faster than 100 mph.

    • Always keep craft within eyesight, Unaided by any sighting device other than corrective lenses.

    • Remain clear of and avoid manned craft; must yield right of way.

    • Do not fly over unprotected people, highways, or moving vehicles.

    • Remain at least 25 feet away from people and vulnerable property.

    • Fly no closer than two (2) nautical miles from a heliport.

    • Daylight only, Twilight with proper lighting.

    • Do not fly in adverse weather such as high winds or reduced visibility (At least three (3) miles).

    • Obtain a Commercial Certificate of Authorization (COA) or Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) from the FAA.

    • Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 

UAV OPERATING RECORDS

  • Instructors shall document each flight, including pre- and post-flight inspection checklists.

  • Instructors shall maintain maintenance and repair logs for each UAV.

  • The authorized academic program for the operating life of the UAV must retain all UAV flight records and maintenance logs.