The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh recognizes its responsibility to protect the privacy and property of its community through the adoption of a policy addressing operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also referred to as “drones”. We currently have a policy establishes minimal requirements for the safe operation of unmanned aircraft systems and shall be a reference to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, state laws, city ordinances, UW System guidelines, and university policies. You can read the full policy HERE.
TO USE A DRONE ON CAMPUS:
A university employee or student planning to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) as part of their university employment or as part of a university program on or off university lands or property must ensure that the EHS Manager (or designee) has been provided with the Operational Requirements Checklist and the Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) issued by the FAA (or necessary exemption if applicable).
Students are not required to obtain a CFR 14 Part 107 license when flights are part of written curricular activity and performed under the dire and present supervision of staff or faculty with an operator’s license.
If any third party wishes to use a UAS over university lands or property for non-recreational use, the party must receive approval through the EHS Manager (or designee). Third parties planning to use a UAS must provide proof of FAA certification and registration. In addition, the third party must complete the Third Party Request for UAS on UWO Property form and the Waiver Release from Liability form.
The use of UAS for hobby or recreational purposes on all university property is prohibited.
For questions or additional information, please contact Danielle Juan at juand@uwosh.edu.