{"id":1389,"date":"2021-09-29T09:02:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T14:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/?page_id=1389"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T21:21:29","slug":"unmanned-aircraft-systems-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/unmanned-aircraft-systems-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(/riskmanagement/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/1389/&quot;https:////www.missouriwestern.edu/riskmanagement/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2018/11/main-1.jpg&quot;);background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 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calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and 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!important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"a grey icon of a drone\" title=\"Drone_Grey\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/10\/Drone_Grey.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1551\" 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9.6%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 9.6%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"a grey icon of a drone controller\" title=\"DroneController_Grey\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/10\/DroneController_Grey.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/10\/DroneController_Grey-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/10\/DroneController_Grey-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/10\/DroneController_Grey-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/10\/DroneController_Grey-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/riskmanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2021\/10\/DroneController_Grey.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:20% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 9.6%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 9.6%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:26px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) \/ Drone Use<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:12pt;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>The use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, may present safety, privacy, and operational risks to the 大象传媒 community and surrounding area. To help ensure compliance with federal regulations and to protect the campus environment, the following requirements apply to all UAS operations associated with University property or University-sponsored activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-1389-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-1389-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-1389-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1389-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1389-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1389-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1389-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1389-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-1389-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1389-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-1389-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-1389-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"23082fddfc0a9d7dc\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#23082fddfc0a9d7dc\" href=\"#23082fddfc0a9d7dc\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Recreational Use<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"23082fddfc0a9d7dc\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Recreational or hobby use of drones is prohibited on all property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by 大象传媒.<\/p>\n<p>This includes the operation of drones for personal photography, videography, or entertainment purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"88a14cfc691a43d40\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#88a14cfc691a43d40\" href=\"#88a14cfc691a43d40\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">University-Sponsored and Institutional Use<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"88a14cfc691a43d40\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Faculty, staff, students, and University units seeking to use a UAS for official University purposes (including but not limited to research, instruction, athletics, inspections, or marketing\/media projects) must obtain authorization through the 大象传媒 Police Department (UPD) prior to operating the UAS on campus.<\/p>\n<p>UPD will coordinate review of the request to ensure campus safety, operational awareness, and appropriate location restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d9f623581108130c4\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#d9f623581108130c4\" href=\"#d9f623581108130c4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Vendor \/ Third-Party Use<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d9f623581108130c4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>If a University department or unit arranges for a contractor, vendor, or third party to operate a UAS for purposes associated with a University facility, project, or event, the contracting department must notify UPD in advance and ensure the vendor complies with all applicable University requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, all vendors and third-party operators must provide proof of liability insurance prior to UAS operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"51a6bd3cb5b5f4d13\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#51a6bd3cb5b5f4d13\" href=\"#51a6bd3cb5b5f4d13\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Insurance Requirements (Vendors and Third Parties)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"51a6bd3cb5b5f4d13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Any vendor, contractor, or third-party operator using a UAS in connection with University property or a University-sponsored activity must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) showing commercial general liability coverage.<\/p>\n<p>At minimum, the COI must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial General Liability coverage with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence<\/li>\n<li>大象传媒 listed as an Additional Insured<\/li>\n<li>Coverage must remain active for the duration of the UAS activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Certificates of Insurance must be submitted to the Office of Risk Management prior to approval of any vendor or third-party UAS activity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Risk Management review is limited to insurance and contractual liability considerations and does not serve as the operational authorization authority for UAS use.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e9e1536b2dcd938f8\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#e9e1536b2dcd938f8\" href=\"#e9e1536b2dcd938f8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Compliance<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e9e1536b2dcd938f8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All UAS operations must comply with applicable FAA regulations, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UAS registration requirements<\/li>\n<li>Pilot certification requirements (including FAA Part 107, when applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Airspace restrictions and flight limitations<\/li>\n<li>Safety standards and operational rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional FAA guidance is available at the FAA website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b4f647f9b1fee299e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#b4f647f9b1fee299e\" href=\"#b4f647f9b1fee299e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Prohibited Operations<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b4f647f9b1fee299e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>UAS operations are not permitted under the following conditions unless explicitly authorized by UPD:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over or near large gatherings, athletic events, or crowded areas<\/li>\n<li>Over residence halls or student housing areas<\/li>\n<li>Near emergency response activity<\/li>\n<li>In a manner that interferes with University operations or creates a safety hazard<\/li>\n<li>In restricted airspace or prohibited flight zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UPD may impose additional restrictions based on location, event activity, or operational risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f05a9d272bd75643d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#f05a9d272bd75643d\" href=\"#f05a9d272bd75643d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Violations<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f05a9d272bd75643d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Individuals who operate a UAS on University property without authorization or in violation of University policy may be subject to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University disciplinary action under applicable student or employee policies<\/li>\n<li>Removal from campus or trespass action<\/li>\n<li>Referral to law enforcement<\/li>\n<li>Civil or criminal penalties under federal or state law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6570351a5cb7a408e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#6570351a5cb7a408e\" href=\"#6570351a5cb7a408e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Exemption<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6570351a5cb7a408e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Official UAS operations conducted by law enforcement or emergency response agencies in support of public safety or emergency response activities are exempt from the authorization process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"53d0a330f17dc1fcb\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1389-1\" data-target=\"#53d0a330f17dc1fcb\" href=\"#53d0a330f17dc1fcb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How to Request UAS Authorization<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"53d0a330f17dc1fcb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Individuals requesting authorization to operate a UAS (drone) on 大象传媒 property must contact the University Police Department (UPD) at:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mwsupd@missouriwestern.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mwsupd@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When submitting a request, please be prepared to include the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and contact phone number<\/li>\n<li>Date(s) and time(s) of planned flight<\/li>\n<li>Location(s) of operation (and launch\/control point if different)<\/li>\n<li>Purpose of flight (research, marketing, inspection, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Drone make\/model and FAA registration number (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Pilot name and FAA Part 107 certification status (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Whether the flight will occur near crowds, events, or residence halls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UPD may request additional information depending on the location, activity, and operational conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"font-size:12pt;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3>Questions and Contact Information<\/h3>\n<p>For authorization to operate a UAS on University property, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>大象传媒 Police Department (UPD)<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+18162714438\">(816) 271-4438<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For vendor insurance and Certificate of Insurance requirements, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office of Risk Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:60% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.2%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.2%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media 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