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.