How to Request a UAS Permit
1. For any media requests for UAS approval, contact University Communications at media_requests@list.arizona.edu and include a brief description of the project. For university units and any associated vendors, please follow steps 2 - 4.
2. Review the Unmanned Aircraft System Policy (Interim)
3. Fill out the UAS Permit Request form online at least 14 days in advance of the requested flight date and attach any relevant documents, including the following:
- Copy of remote pilot's license for all operators involved in the activity
- Copy of Certificate of Insurance, naming the University of Arizona as "additional insured" (under "Description of Operations," the following verbiage pertaining to additional insured should appear: "The University of Arizona, State of Arizona and the Arizona Board of Regents.")
- Map of flight plan (Note: FAA code [14 CFR § 107.39] prohibits flights over persons unless that person is "directly participating in the operation of the small unmanned aircraft" or is "located under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle that can provide reasonable protection from falling small unmanned aircraft.")
- FAA registration number of all UAS to be flown.
4. Await confirmation. After submission, you will receive an email acknowledgement from the Office of Public Safety, and possibly follow-up questions. Within no more than five business days of submission, you’ll receive an approval or refusal of the request. Any questions can be sent to fsperez@arizona.edu.
Questions?
General campus drone B-roll is available upon request. Email brand@arizona.edu with your specific needs and timing.