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Policy No: 2092
Responsible Office: Police Department
Last Review Date: 08/03/2022
Next Required Review: 08/03/2027
Policy No: 2092
Responsible Office: Police Department
Last Review Date: 08/03/2022
Next Required Review: 08/03/2027

Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)


1. Purpose

本政策的目的是为无人机系统(UAS)的安全操作和使用建立标准。, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones, at the University, 并根据美国联邦航空管理局(FAA)的所有规定和所有适用的联邦法规,促进无人机系统的安全运行, state and local laws.

2. Applicability

This policy applies to faculty and staff of the University General Division and USA Health; also to students, contractors, visitors, vendors, or essentially anyone who operates or wishes to operate drones on university property.

3. Definitions

N/A

4. Policy Guidelines

非学生个人在大学财产或大学赞助或附属活动中使用UAS, faculty or staff of the University must be approved in writing in advance by the University. 这些用户必须遵守本政策的指导方针和所有其他适用的大学规章制度, 在操作之前,必须向大学的风险经理和无人机系统运营管理员提供保险证明.

该大学被允许在国家空域系统中使用小型无人机系统(UAS),用于研究和开发以及教育/学术用途, 前提是飞行员/操作员遵守本政策中所述的操作和认证要求. 不允许在大学物业或大学赞助的任何活动上业余或娱乐使用无人驾驶飞机.

4.1  USA Proximity to Airports and Helipads

由于靠近莫比尔地区机场,在主校区使用无人机系统有特殊规定, and at the USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital due to the presence of helipads.

对大学财产或个人造成的损害或伤害将由无人机运营商负责.

4.2  Regulatory Requirements

大学要求UAS的所有用户遵守联邦法规(CFR 14)第107部分的监管要求. http://federaldroneregistration.com prior to use of UAS, all users are required to familiarize themselves with this policy and the Part 107 regulations. 在UAS飞行之前,必须提交完整的UAS批准表并由UAS运营管理员和或指定人员批准.

In addition to regulatory requirements, 所有用户必须遵守本政策中规定的规则,只要这些规则比联邦法规要求的规则更严格. The rules include, but are not limited to:

• Prior to flight, the UAS must be appropriately registered and have markings as required by the FAA;
• UAS may not exceed a weight of 55 pounds;
• All UAS operation must be conducted in a responsible manner by an experienced pilot;
•没有人可以操纵无人机的飞行控制,除非该人有远程飞行员证书与一个小的无人机评级, 或者在持有远程飞行员证书并有能力立即直接控制无人机飞行的人的直接监督下飞行;
• No flying over people;
• No flying above 400 feet;
•禁止在白天以外的时间飞行(定义为正式日出前30分钟至正式日落后30分钟);
• No flying in an unsafe manner;
• No flying beyond the operator’s ability to see the UAS;
• No flying while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
• No flying in a manner that interferes with air traffic;
•禁止对个人有合理隐私期望的空间进行摄影或摄像. This includes but is not limited to restrooms, locker rooms, residence facilities, and health treatment and medical facilities;
•未经书面授权,不得对大学社区或公众的可识别成员进行摄影或摄像. Contact the USA Office of Marketing and Communications for guidance;
• Recommend the use of a secure communications protocol and/or application.

通过提交豁免证书(waiver)或授权证书(COA)并获得FAA批准,可以放弃上述107部分的一些要求. 在提交豁免或COA请求之前,美国教职员工必须获得UAS运营管理员的书面批准.

5. Procedures

5.1  Use On University Property

希望在大学物业内操作无人机系统的人员必须在所需飞行时间前至少两个工作日与无人机系统运营管理员联系,并提供以下信息:

• Remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating proof of registration of UAS;
• Detailed flight plan to include specific time and location, duration of flight, identity of remote pilot in command (RPIC) and any other intended operator, purpose of flight, and emergency procedures which will be followed in case of lost link, lost visual or low voltage for each flight plan;
• SkyVector screenshot indicating the location and its distance to the nearest airport;
•非大学生的个人必须向大学风险管理人员提供飞行保险证书, faculty or staff.

所有批准的无人机飞行请求将在特定时间和特定地点进行,以避免与其他无人机飞行或其他大学活动发生冲突. The UAS Operations Administrator will provide authorization in writing for approved flights. 此书面授权书(已签署的美国批准表格)必须在飞行期间由无人机操作员持有. 如果得到流动机场管理局空中交通管制或美国卫生大学医院和美国卫生儿童医院运营商的通知或同意 & Women’s Hospital helipads is required, communication will be handled by the UAS Operations Administrator. 在大学财产上批准的航班仅限于以下用途:(1)符合大学的教育使命, or (2) serve the University’s business needs, as determined by University officials, including the UAS Operations Administrator.

如果UAS用户不遵守此政策或以其他方式从事被认为对大学或大学财产上的人有害或危险的行为,可能会被要求停止UAS飞行或离开大学财产. Such conduct includes but is not limited to violations of FAA regulations.

5.2  Use Off University Property

大学部门或员工希望在大学财产以外的地方为大学相关目的飞行无人机,必须获得适当的许可证和财产所有者对飞行地点的许可. They must also comply with any federal, state and local laws and regulations of the jurisdiction where the UAS flight is conducted, including requisite permission of nearby airports.

6. Enforcement

Improper use of UAS may result in the violation of federal, state or local laws, including criminal laws. Users of UAS who violate this policy may be issued a no-trespass order by USAPD. Improper UAS use may also be a violation of University policy, subject to discipline.

美国警察局局长(USAPD)担任无人机系统的操作管理员,负责合规和执行. 警察局长(或其指定人员)也是大学与联邦航空局和莫比尔地区机场的主要联络人.

The UAS Program Advisory Committee, which includes the Chief of Police, 以及来自工程学院和文理学院的设计人员,他们在设计和/或使用无人机方面具有专业知识, Risk Management, University Attorneys’ Office, and the Department of Safety and Environmental Compliance, provides assistance in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures pertaining to UAS.

7. Related Documents

Final Rule on the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FAA)