Drone Flight Request

Drone Flight Request
All UC owned UAS flights and/or UAS flights on UC property must be pre-approved.
- Use the form below to submit your request to Public Safety for review.
- Public Safety has authority to deny or suspend activities that are not compliant or in the best interest of the University.
- If flight is approved, Pilot in Command (PIC) will receive a copy of the approved form, which should be available at all times during the flight.
- Pilot may only operate one aircraft at a time
- Flight cannot take place over people
- Flight must take place during daylight hours
- **We ask that requestors submit their request to fly a drone at least two weeks prior to the requested start of the drone flight.**
The following information must be submitted:
- Copy of Remote Pilot Certificate
- Certificate of Insurance (see below requirements)
- ”Flight plan (date/time, purpose, area covered, number of total flight hours, etc.)
- Flight request form
Pilot in Command (PIC)*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number to reach requestor regarding questions about proposed flight:*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone Number Pilot can be reach at on date of flight and during flight:*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
UC Department or Company Name*
For Vendor Operations, UC Contracting Department
Will the flight be performed by a UC vendor or in regard to a UC contract?*
UAS Description*
UAS Weight*
FAA Registration Number*
Purpose of Flight*
Data to be collected and intended use of data*
Description of flight plan (including operational area of flight)*
Start Date of Operation*

MonthDayYear
Start Time*

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
End Date of Operation*

MonthDayYear
End Time*

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
Emergency Flight Authorization

Flight Requests must be submitted at least five full business days in advance of the start date of operation. Exceptions will only be considered in an event of true emergency that requires a flight prior to five full business days from date of request. To submit request for an emergency flight authorization, please e-mail edward.dadosky@uc.edu and rmi@uc.edu. Please be advised an exception request for flight authorization does not guarantee flight will be approved.
Will anyone without a Remote Pilot Certificate be operating the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) under supervision of the Pilot in Command (PIC)?”*
Please select
Proof of FAA Authorization (Remote Pilot Certificate, Section 333 exemption, or COA)*

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Signed Contract (for vendor operations)

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Certificate of Insurance (for vendor operations)

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Requirements for Certificate of Insurance

• $1,000,000 Limits.

• Certificate of Insurance must specify that coverage is for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)/drones.

• Certificate of Insurance must state:
- "The following are Additional Insureds: The University of Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees and its officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Coverage shall be primary to the Additional Insureds and not contributing with any other insurance or similar protection available to the Additional Insureds whether other available coverage be primary, contributing, or excess."
If flight requested is approved by the University of Cincinnati, I agree that I will call the below phone numbers within one to two hours prior to scheduled flight. UC Dispatch: 513-556-1111 UC Health- Air Care 513-584-2273

Yes, I agree
I will comply with Federal Aviation Administration laws, rules or regulations; state laws, rules or regulations or other laws, rules or regulations governing the use of Aircraft, including but not limited to, registration of the aircraft and licensing of the operators.

Yes, I agree
I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with University of Cincinnati Policy 6.3.2. (https://www.uc.edu/content/dam/refresh/af-62/af-policies/UnmannedAircraft(Drone)Policy.pdf)

Yes, I agree
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Drone Flight Request

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