Permit Request • CampusOptics

University of South Florida aims to provide a safe environment for members of the campus and outside community. USF recognizes that the use of Unmanned Aircraft System (“UAS”) on the property may threaten the privacy and safety of the community, interfere with the educational mission of the institution, or interfere with the use and enjoyment of the airspace above the property.

We prohibit the use of unpermitted UAS’s on university property (outdoors and indoors). USF will authorize flight launch and landing on our property under limited circumstances, except as required by law or pursuant to the authorization process provided by this policy. Any approved use of UAS on university property must be in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for such use.

Restrictions for UAS’s

Flight must be restricted to the flight plan location as indicated in the request.
At no point will the UAS/drone be flown over individuals.
All flights must have spotters.
The aircraft must always be in line of sight of the operator and spotter.
The pilot of any UAS will be required to make the proper notification to the FAA before each launch.
The aircraft will be immediately taken under manual control if any deviation from the flight plan is observed while the aircraft is GPS controlled.
Please carry a copy of the approval of this request

It is asked that any requestor allow at least seven (7) working days for the review and approval process before the date of the flight.

Reference the USF Drone Policy, 6-036.

To seek authorization for the use of UAS’s on campus, the following information/questions must be answered.

For "Start Date" and "Expiration Date" below in the "Permit Date & Time" section, please specify the intended date(s) of the flight. For "Start Time" and "Expiration Time", please specify the intended start/end times for the flight.

Everyone must complete Parts 1 and 2. Only UAS flights in support of research or academic study must complete their respective questions in Part 3.

Scroll all the way to the bottom to the "Add Supporting Documents" section below to upload forms, pilot certifications, insurance documentation, and a map of the proposed flight boundaries.

Requester Info

Email Address* Required

Phone Number* Required

First Name* Required

Last Name* Required

Permit Date & Time

Start Date* Required

Start Time* Required

Expiration Date* Required

Expiration Time* Required

Location

Name* Required

Additional Location Details

1. EH&S Drone/UAS (required)

UAV/Drone Description* Required

Make, Model, and Manufacturer of UAS you plan to purchase, use, or operate on USF property * Required

Name, Address and Phone Number of UAS point of contact:* Required

Is the Drone/UAS registered with the FAA. What is the registration number?* Required

Pilot’s Name, Contact Information and Pilot License #* Required

Spotter’s Name* Required

Purpose of the Flight* Required

Length of Flight* Required

Scroll to the end of the screen to upload a map of proposed flight boundaries.* Required

Flight Plan* Required

If usage will be indoors only, please detail building name, location and room number of proposed space(s). Have you received express written permission of the Facility Manager(s)? If so, please provide.* Required

Is the outdoor space and associated UAS operations within five (5) Statute miles of any airport? If yes, please upload proof of notification and approval for use by airport.* Required

Does this request require authorization and approval from any department who oversees the area requested for flight?* Required

Is the space within 300 ft. of any concert, festival, or other athletic facility?* Required

Is the space within 75 feet of a residence hall, paved roadway or parking structure?* Required

Will flight path be over actual people?* Required

Will the UAS be operated from a moving vehicle? If yes, please describe how area of usage is sparsely populated or provide FAA waiver of approval* Required

Please detail safety and risk mitigation measures plan* Required

Is this a USF System owned UAS? If no, please attach properly endorsed general liability insurance certificate* Required

Please scroll to the end of the screen to upload acceptable proof of remote pilot certification, if applicable* Required

2. Export Controls Drone/UAS (required)

Is the UAS designed to have controlled flight out of the direct “natural vision” (i.e. unaided human sight, with or without corrective lenses) of the operator?* Required

Is the “endurance” (i.e. flight time) of the UAS greater than or equal to 30 minutes?* Required

Is the UAS designed to take‐off and have stable controlled flight in wind gusts equal to or exceeding 25 knots/hr?* Required

Is the UAS capable of autonomous flight control and navigation ability?* Required

Does the UAS incorporate an aerosol dispensing system/mechanism with a capacity of greater than 20 liters?* Required

Is your UAS “specifically designed” for military use?* Required

Are you designing a UAS with a flight control system and vehicle management system with swarming capability?* Required

Will you be transferring, exporting or hand‐carrying your UAS to a foreign country in the course of your research, teaching or other university activity(s)?* Required

Will foreign nationals have access to development, design, production or use technology for the UAS?* Required

3A. Research Use of UAS (only complete if UAS used for research)

Please list the USF PI name, USF department/college, USF project number(s), sponsor, type of funding source, and project title(s) the UAS will be operated under.

Please briefly describe the research to be conducted during operation of the UAS.

Will results of the project be shared broadly with the academic community in the form of publications and presentations?

During the course of research, will the UAS be altered in anyway? If yes, please describe anticipated alterations

Will the software used to control the UAS be altered in any way? If yes, please describe anticipated alterations

Will the UAS remain in Class G airspace, in sight and under 400 feet high at all times?

Will the UAS be used at night?

3B. Academic Study/Instruction (complete only if operating in support of academic study or instruction)

Please list the USF PI name, USF department/college, USF project number(s), sponsor, type of funding source, and project title(s) the UAS will be operated under.

Please briefly describe the activity to be conducted during operation of the UAS.

. Is this activity in the furtherance of thesis or dissertation research?* Required

Is your activity funded in by USF in any way? If by Sponsored Research Funds, please complete Form 3A* Required

During the course of the proposed activity, will the UAS be altered in anyway? If yes, please describe anticipated alterations.

Will the software used to control the UAS be altered in anyway? If yes, please describe anticipated alterations.

Please provide the weight of the UAS, including payload.

Will the UAS be used at night?

Add Supporting Documents

Add files to upload as supporting documentation along with your permit request.

Files

Requester Info

Permit Date & Time

Location

1. EH&S Drone/UAS (required) More information

2. Export Controls Drone/UAS (required) More information

3A. Research Use of UAS (only complete if UAS used for research) More information

3B. Academic Study/Instruction (complete only if operating in support of academic study or instruction) More information

Add Supporting Documents

1. EH&S Drone/UAS (required)

2. Export Controls Drone/UAS (required)

3A. Research Use of UAS (only complete if UAS used for research)

3B. Academic Study/Instruction (complete only if operating in support of academic study or instruction)