The UAS Committee and VP of Research must review and approve any Unmanned Aircraft System (“UAS”) use by the University before any flights or launches occur. Prior approval is required for all outdoor and indoor UAS use and is requested by submitting an application.

• Not just Drones. A UAS includes balloons, rockets, kites, drones and any “aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention… .” See APM 45.35, C-7 for details.
• Balloon Launches. Review the requirements and application to launch a balloon. 
• Outdoor or Indoor Drone Use Application. Review the application requirements for a list of information and documents that must be included with the application.
• Policy. Review the UAS policy at APM 45.35.

Personal UAS use or use not on behalf of the university must be approved by the Executive Director of the Office of Public Safety and Security.

• See APM 95.35 for more information about approvals for personal or non-U of I UAS use.

Questions? Contact the UAS coordinator at ored-uas@uidaho.edu or 208-885-2142.

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