Unmanned Aircraft System

Policy number: 
15.016
Policy description: 

The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear framework for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS or otherwise known as drones) operations at the University of North Texas (UNT or University). Approved operations of UAS on UNT property or as part of UNT-sponsored activities off-campus must be compliant with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, state law, and UNT policies and procedures

See full policy (PDF): 
PDF icon 15.016 Unmanned Aircraft System.pdf
Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Scott Dunkle
Executive Director, Risk Management
Division of Finance and Administration
Applies to: 
All University
Date Issued: 
Monday, December 4, 2017

Last updated: 

Date: 
06/12/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy was revised to add liability information.
Date: 
12/04/2017
Action: 
New Policy
Comments: 
This policy was developed to comply with federal regulations regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - known more commonly as drones. Effective: 1/01/ 2018