nvironment, Health & Safety Services Small Unmanned Aircraft System (suas) peration ocument o: SA-31 evision 1 ate: 217-1-4 Approved By: H&S Author: Mark S. Adams, P able of Contents 1. Purpose... 1 2. Scope... 1 3. esponsibilities... 1 4. Important perational otes... 2 5. ules of peration by Category... 2 6. mergencies... 4 7. Applicable Guidelines and esources... 5 8. ocument evision History... 5 1. Purpose he University at Buffalo (UB) will comply with current FAA regulations and best management practices to ensure the safety and privacy of UB students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In August 216, FAA ule 17 was published and this policy highlights the methods by which UB will achieve compliance. Any new governmental regulations will supersede UB policy statements when those regulations are more stringent. 2. Scope his policy applies to all persons operating a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (suas) in airspace above UB property. his includes all three major campuses and off campus properties including Anderson Gallery, the President s House, and others as listed at the FP& Web site [link]. 3. esponsibilities 3.1 Small UAS perators perators will be familiar with this policy. perators shall review the attached flowcharts to ensure they are authorized to fly. Conduct preflight inspection that includes the aircraft and control system to ensure safe operation.
Unmanned Aerial Systems on UB Property, SA-31 Aircraft markings are required for all small UAS vehicles. hese markings should allow determination of the operator s name and contact information. perators engaged in commercial or public entity use must wear high visibility garments (vest, shirt, jacket). Law enforcement activities are exempt from this provision. 3.2 UB Police rder operators to suspend operation that is not consistent with this policy or FAA rules. 3.3 UB nvironment, Health & Safety Maintain this policy and provide guidance to operators. Approve flight plans and experimental activities. 4. Important perational otes 1. Since all South Campus is within 5 miles of the Buffalo iagara International Airport, all pilots must request clearance from the FAA prior to flying. 2. Flights outside of the Safe Fly Zones () as designated on the attached maps may only be performed by pilots who are FAA Certified. 3. All fights outside of an must have a flight plan that is approved by either H&S or University Police. 4. UB does not have a process to allow flights under the Public ntity category. xceptions may be made for police response, firefighting and hazmat operations. Flights on campus will be ecreational Use, Business Use, or under the ducation Use agreement. 5. ules of peration by Category here are three categories of operation of small UAVs. hey are ecreational use, Commercial/Business use, and Public ntity use. hese are defined by FAA and full descriptions can be found at the Know Before our Fly website. 5.1 ules for all small UAVs: Visual Line-of-Sight (VLS) must be maintained for all flights. Small UAVs may not operate over any persons not directly involved in the operation of the vehicle. perators must obey any FAA emporary Flight estrictions (Fs). Flights must be limited to 4 feet altitude and no faster than 1 mph. aylight-only operations (civil twilight to dusk) are authorized. fficial sunrise and sunset times for Buffalo, shall be used and may be found at this Web site. Preflight inspections shall be performed. peration under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not allowed. Page 2 of 5
Unmanned Aerial Systems on UB Property, SA-31 Use the attached flowcharts to ensure compliance. All crashes and injuries related to UAS operation shall be reported to either UB Police or H&S. he South campus is within 5 miles of the Buffalo-iagara Airport. All proposed flights shall have a flight plan that is approved by Buffalo Air raffic Control. owntown campus flights originating from UB owned property are likely to occur for a very limited set of criteria including aerial photo survey of a building. All flights shall be registered at ehs.buffalo.edu. Flying over property not owned by UB is not covered by this policy. Pilots need to follow protocols as set forth by the appropriate property owner of the City of Buffalo. 4.2. ecreational Use At UB, operation of a small UAS that is under 5-lb and operated within a designate Safe Fly Zone () as shown on the attached maps is allowed without further review. Use the ecreational Use Flight flowchart to ensure compliance. 4.3. ducational Use Students may operate UASs in a manner consistent with the FAA legal interpretation dated May 5, 216. he basic rules are as follows. 1. Protocols for recreational use must be followed. 2. Flights must be part of coursework and the majority of flying time must be related to some academic goal, the purpose of which is not simply learning to fly. Acceptable operation can include aviation-related coursework or other educational purposes such as television, film or photography courses. 3. emonstrations at UB events is allowed. 4. Flights should not be related to a faculty members professional duties or compensation or collection of data for their research projects. 5. A course instructor can only provide minimal assistance to a student flying a UAS. 6. A flight plan must be filed when flying outside of a Safe Fly Zone. 4.3. Commercial Use he requirements for Commercial Use is expected to be the standard method of compliance for both commercial flight and flights by faculty and staff that might otherwise be accommodated under the Public ntity category. his is due to the difficulty in obtaining a blanket Certificate of Authorization that would cover all possible official University use cases. he Commercial Use rules are very straight forward. emote Pilot requirements: 1. he pilot must be at least 16 years of age. Page 3 of 5
Unmanned Aerial Systems on UB Property, SA-31 2. Must hold a remote pilot airman certificate with a small UAS rating or be under the direct supervision of someone holding a remote pilot airman certificate. 3. Must pass the applicable ransportation Security Administration (SA) vetting. 4. he pilot, or company, must have a valid Certificate of Authorization covering their planned flights. 5.4 Public ntity Use: UB does not have a Certificate of Authorization (CA) in place to allow UAS flights by faculty or staff involved in research or other official duties. Any CA would require UB certification of pilots, descriptions of all planned activities and UAS types. he FAA does not have a process to manage multiple areas with multiple pilots. his policy will be updated as appropriate if progress is made towards obtaining a CA. 5.5 Indoor Flights equests for indoor flights should be directed to H&S for planning and approval. 6. mergencies All emergencies at the University at Buffalo (orth and South Campuses) shall be reported to UB Police. ( CA 911 FM SU CAMPUS.) mergencies include the following: 1. Auto crashes 2. Personal injury accidents 3. Fires 4. equests for emergency medical services 5. Police issues such as theft of property 6. UAS crashes All persons operating UASs on orth or South campus should program the University Police number into their phones to ensure prompt reporting of emergencies. mergency calls from off campus locations such as the owntown Campus, Anderson Gallery, or the arwin Martin House should go to 911. Page 4 of 5
Unmanned Aerial Systems on UB Property, SA-31 Important UB elephone umbers: All mergencies (FI, MS, PLIC) 716-645-2222 Blue Light mergency Phones Pick up and speak nvironment, Health & Safety (H&S) 716-829-331 7. Applicable Guidelines and esources 7.1 FAA ecommended guidelines for all UAS operators: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org 7.2 University at Buffalo safety policies and guidance documents: ehs.buffalo.edu 7.3 FAA B4UFL app for is and Android https://www.faa.gov/uas/where_to_fly/b4ufly/ 7.4 FAA ule 17 https://www.faa.gov/uas/media/part_17_summary.pdf 7.5 FAA equest for Waiver https://www.faa.gov/uas/request_waiver/ 8. ocument evision History evision Section(s) Changed Change(s) Made: ate First Issue 217-1-4 Page 5 of 5
Business/Commercial Use Flight H&S UAS Policy SA-31 All pilots shall adhere to these FAA and UB specific rules. Planning to fly? emote pilot >16 years old, FAA certificate in hand, SA vetted. Fly no higher than 4 feet and remain below any surrounding obstacles when possible. Keep your suas within LS at all times, and use an observer to assist if needed. emain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations, and you must see and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times. o not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or moving vehicles, and remain at least 25 feet away from individuals and vulnerable property. Contact Buffalo AC before flying on South Campus. o not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or reduced visibility. o not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. nsure the operating environment is safe and that the operator is competent and proficient in the operation of the suas. o not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as the electrical substation, Baker Chilled Water Plant or Capen Hall. o not conduct surveillance or photograph persons outside of the Safe Fly Zones (s). ead Policy Is UAS registered with FAA? Is the emote pilot qualified? Is UAS <55 lb? File flight plan with H&S. o not fly w/o approval. eport any operational problems to UB Police and H&S. egister UAS prior to flying FL CASHS or IJUIS? Call UB PLIC 716-645-2222
ecreational Use Flight H&S UAS Policy SA-31 All pilots shall adhere to these FAA and UB specific rules. eady to fly? Fly no higher than 4 feet and remain below any surrounding obstacles when possible. Keep your suas in eyesight at all times, and use an observer to assist if needed. emain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations, and you must see and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times. o not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or moving vehicles, and remain at least 25 feet away from individuals and vulnerable property. Contact Buffalo AC before flying on South Campus. o not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or reduced visibility. o not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. nsure the operating environment is safe and that the operator is competent and proficient in the operation of the suas. o not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as the electrical substation, Baker Chilled Water Plant or Capen Hall. o not conduct surveillance or photograph persons outside of the Safe Fly Zones (s). ead Policy Is UAS registered with FAA? Is UAS <5lb? perating in a? otification not required; clear to fly. egister UAS prior to flying File flight plan with H&S. o not fly w/o approval. CASHS or IJUIS? Call UB PLIC 716-645-2222
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