Employee comments invited: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policy
February 6, 2017 •
The Office of the President invites comments on a proposed new policy for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The policy is to establish minimum standards for the safe use and operation of UAS and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), including drones and model aircraft, at any university location or at any authorized university activity. This policy requires that all UAS operations are performed in a manner that mitigates risks to safety, security, and privacy, and ensures compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–95) and all applicable laws.
Click here to view and/or download the proposed policy (PDF).
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Brandon Stark, the Systemwide Designated UAS Authority, at bstark2@ucmerced.edu by April 21, 2017.
