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Name: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Use Policy
Responsible Office: Office of Environmental Health & Safety
Policy Overview:
Issued: 01-19-2016Next Review Date: 02-07-2023
Frequency of Reviews: Biennially
The University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Use Policy has been implemented to safeguard the wellbeing and the privacy of UHSP students, faculty, staff, visitors, and neighbors, protect University buildings and property, and establish a safe and compliant UAS operating culture for research, teaching, and professional activities.
Definitions:
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Term |
Definition |
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) |
Any unmanned aircraft, vehicle, remote control or free-flight drone, helicopter, airplane, mechanically propelled, propellant guided or lighter-than-air balloon, and rockets of any size; all associated elements for flight, including communication links, control components, navigation equipment, etc. |
Details:
I. Permitted Uses and Operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
A. Recreational Use: The use of UAS on the UHSP campus, or in University owned, rented, or leased property or buildings by individuals for recreational purposes is strictly prohibited.
B. Non-recreational Uses: Due to the complexity and dynamic nature of FAA UAS regulations at this time, anyone desiring to use a UAS for research, teaching, or professional activities on or from the UHSP campus, or in University owned, rented, or leased property or buildings, shall contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety or General Counsel for guidance on how to meet current FAA regulatory requirements.
II. Sanctions
Violations of this policy will be handled by the appropriate judicial or performance review processes for violator(s), typically Campus Life or Human Resources. Violations resulting in damage, injury, or death, or repeat violations, may result in more severe sanctions up to and including suspension, expulsion, or termination.
Responsibilities:
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Position/Office/Department |
Responsibility |
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Office of Environmental Health & Safety |
Provide guidance and insight into safe and compliant UAS operations on or from the UHSP campus |
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General Counsel |
Provide guidance and insight into safe and compliant UAS operations on or from the UHSP campus |
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UHSP UAS Operator |
Notify EH&S prior to operating UAS in non-recreational capacity on campus |
Resources:
Federal Aviation Administration Unmanned Aircraft Systems webpage: https://www.faa.gov/uas/
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulations: https://www.faa.gov/uas/regulations_policies/
Order 8130.2 - Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft and Related Products: http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/10947cee0052205886257bbe0057bd76/$FILE/8130.34C.pdf
Federal Aviation Administration UAS Civil Operations: http://www.faa.gov/uas/civil_operations/
Federal Aviation Administration UAS Section 333 Exemption: http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/how_to_file_a_petition/
Policy Contacts:
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Name |
Contact Information |
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Carlin Harp |
Office: 314-446-8133 Email: Carlin.Harp@uhsp.edu |