Overview
Â鶹ÉçÇø (Â鶹ÉçÇøP) has innovation as one of its core values and encourages adoption of new technologies such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UAS") that serve the mission of changing lives through education. Â鶹ÉçÇøP is also committed to complying with laws and regulations applicable to this evolving technology and to the safety and privacy of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Â鶹ÉçÇøP prohibits the use of drones for recreational purposes by anyone, and prohibits the use of drones by third-parties without affiliation with and consent from the University.
Faculty, staff, students, and third-party vendors who wish to operate UAS over campus for reasons of education, research, communication and operations can follow the process below to apply for approval.
Things to do before you apply to fly on campus
- Pass an at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center*
- A person who already holds a pilot certificate issued under and has successfully completed a flight review within the previous 24 months can complete a part 107 online training course at to satisfy this requirement.
- Take and pass and then apply for a state permit.
- Apply and obtain valid
- Register UAS with FAA at
How to apply to fly on campus
1. Read Â鶹ÉçÇøP’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy.
2. Fill out the required UAS Approval Form, and submit as an attachment to safety@uncp.edu.
3. Your application will be reviewed by members of the UAS Approval Committee, and you will be notified of approval. Please allow seven days for the approval process.
General rules to follow
- Follow all State and Federal rules and regulations.
- Follow Â鶹ÉçÇø’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy.
Resources
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