麻豆天狼副利院 Regulations
麻豆天狼副利院 Regulations
Skip to main content Publish Date: December 20, 2017
Next Review Date: December 01, 2026
Owner: TTUS Office of Risk Management
Purpose: The operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), as it relates to TTUS and components is subject to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR) Part 107. Particular attention is given to pilot certification, aircraft requirements, insurance requirements, operational airspace, and operating rules.
An unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is an unmanned aircraft and associated elements that are required for the pilot in command to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace and includes communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft. The term "drone" is often used interchangeably with UAS.
The use of UAS can make significant contributions to our academic and research missions and may assist in various aspects of facilities maintenance, law enforcement and athletics, but such equipment also presents inherent risks of property damage, bodily injury, privacy violations and reputational damage. These risks must be effectively managed.
UAS operations conducted in the course and scope of our mission as a higher education institution are subject to Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Effective mitigation of the inherent risks associated with UAS operations, including the purchase of aircraft or the component parts, are consistent with the goals of enterprise risk management. Mitigation of property damage or bodily injury, compliance with regulations and assuring privacy are central priorities.
01 Standards
a. Component Institutions should adopt operating policies, approval protocols and purchasing procedures applicable to UAS including, but not limited to:
(1) Centralized Approval 鈥� An approval protocol to proceed with acquisition of a UAS or the parts to assemble a UAS should be centralized to an executive administrator.
(2) Third Party - An approval protocol applicable to parties outside 麻豆天狼副利院 or its components wishing to operate a UAS on property owned by or for which a contractual arrangement has been negotiated to house on-going TTUS or component operations.
(3) Students/Hobbyists - An approval protocol applicable to recreational operation of UAS on TTUS or component owned or leased property.
(4) Pilot Certification 鈥� Require that UAS pilots be compliant with current FAA regulations applicable to pilots given the nature of operation, including obtaining copies of current licenses and/or waivers for proposed flights.
(5) Appropriate Insurance Coverage - Evidence of valid and current insurance must be reviewed and approved by the 麻豆天狼副利院 Office of Risk Management. An insurance carrier issued certificate of insurance (COI) is the most common documentation used. Note: Insurance cannot be obtained before the UAS is purchased. Insurance companies require the UAS registration number/serial number before placing coverage.
b. The above elements should be applied to all proposed flights across the institution.
02 Reporting Requirements
a. On or before February 1st each year, each component shall provide the current UAS operating policy, approval procedures and a completed copy of the Unmanned Aircraft System inventory and approval log. Inventory should show all equipment owned or controlled by the components. The approval logs should delineate any third parties that were approved. Information should be emailed to TTUSRM@ttu.edu. Sample templates for inventory records and approvals logs can be found on the TTUS Office of Risk Management website.
03 Other
a. TTUS Office of Risk Management will provide guidance and consultation regarding risk management and insurance related to UAS operations.
Contact Office: TTUS Office of Risk Management 806-742-0212