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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Â鶹´«Ã½’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program promotes safe, responsible, and respectful UAS operations on Â鶹´«Ã½ property by providing guidance and requirements to staff, faculty, students, visitors, contractors, and pilots.

To request commercial or non-recreational UAS flight approval on, above, or inside Â鶹´«Ã½ property, please complete the flight request form below with at least 48 hours advance notice. Do not attempt to complete this form unless all applicable requested items below are available.

  • Pilot in Charge (PIC) contact information (i.e., phone and email) and FAA license number
  • UAS weight and FAA registration number
  • Pre-approval from  for flights over athletics fields
  • Upload the following documentation:
    • FAA PIC license, including proof of training for night flights
    • FAA waivers, as applicable
    • Flight plan map indicating all areas of operation
    • Certificate of Insurance (COI) and contract if the PIC is a contractor or vendor
    • A written safety plan for indoor flights or flights that will impact walkways or roadways, which must include procedures to ensure no conflict between people, equipment, and property; a plan for all UAS movements and flight paths; established safe speeds and distances to people, equipment, and property; access control plan for the operating area; and emergency procedures (e.g., collisions, malfunctions).

Program Highlights

  • Responsibilities
  • Pilot and UAS requirements
  • UAS operations and approved flight areas
  • Flight notification and approval requirements

Documents

 

For additional information, please contact ehs@northwestern.edu.