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Prior to Submitting a Request

• Please review the ����ֱ��app Unmanned Aircraft Policy 8.10.

Additional Information/Resources

is an education campaign founded by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and the Academy of Model Aeronautics in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration to educate prospective users about the safe and responsible operation of unmanned aircraft systems.

• Drones

Approval Process

• (These are the regulations to which our standard unmanned aircraft system operations must adhere.)
• When submitting your request, please be sure to give ample time for review and questions.
  • A minimum of 14 days is required.

• Proof of Operator Training (DOT/FAA Remote Pilot Certificate – front and back)
• Proof of Observer Training
• Emergency Response Plan and Accident Response Plan
• Proof of Insurance

• Unmanned aircraft systems platform (Fixed Wing, Rotary, etc.)
• Manufacturer and model number
• Gross weight
• Maximum operational range

Federal Funding and Research

Ban on Use of Certain Foreign Manufactured Drones in Federally Funded Research

Federal concerns over unmanned aerial vehicles or systems (collectively referred to as "UAS"), commonly referred to as drones, manufactured or assembled outside of the United States have led to promulgations of federal law and regulations restricting or prohibiting the purchase and use of select unmanned aircraft systems on federally funded projects because the present a national security risk.

National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 – American Security Drone Act of 2023

The National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 incorporated provisions of the , Section 1825 in the act states that “no federal funds awarded through a contract, grant or cooperative agreement, or otherwise made available may be used (1) to procure a covered unmanned aircraft system that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity; or (2) in connection with the operation of such a drone or unmanned aircraft system.” Covered foreign entities are defined within the act. There are limited exceptions to the requirements. This law will go into effect on Dec. 22, 2025.

What does this mean for ����ֱ��app?

The use of federal funds awarded through contracts, grants or cooperative agreements to purchase and/or operate foreign, commercial, off-the-shelf drones or unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled in or by a “covered” entity, most notably the People’s Republic of China, will be prohibited starting in December 2025. Covered foreign entities include other entities listed by the federal government through the Consolidated Screening List, Homeland Security and others designated as a national security risk. While the restrictions and prohibitions lists can vary slightly, most commonly they apply to drone and unmanned aircraft system components manufactured in China, but could also include those manufactured in Iran, North Korea and Russia.

If you are currently operating a drone under a federal grant that expires before Dec. 22, 2025, the drone should remain compliant with the Act of 2023 until that date.

However, if your federal contract, grant or cooperative agreement extends into 2026, you should consider replacing the drone. If you will be applying for a federal contract, grant or cooperative agreement beginning for running past Dec. 22, 2025, the unmanned aircraft systems obtained must comply with the act.

Additional updates and information will be provided, but you should keep these restrictions in mind when making purchases, writing proposals, and creating budgets that include unmanned aircraft systems.

When planning to purchase a drone, it is important to consider the potential limitations of procuring a drone covered under this act, implementing regulations and other laws.

For any new drone acquisitions, please continue to submit the  to determine whether the unmanned aircraft system is prohibited or not under the act and for unmanned aircraft system purchase approval.

To identify unmanned aircraft systems list that complies with federal regulations, please visit .

We are in the process of evaluating ����ֱ��app Policy 8:10 Unmanned Aircraft Systems to ensure the university remains compliant with the most recent regulations. The updated policy will be published following the completion of the review and necessary modifications.

Any new purchases of unmanned aircraft systems or modifications to the current inventory must be communicated to the risk management coordinator. If you have questions, please contact Daniel Madigan by email or call 605-688-4508.