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CSUSM Protocol for Drone Flight Approval

Each flight request is required to be reviewed by Integrated Risk Management. Requesting parties should email risk@csusm.edu with information including:

  • Proposed date & time of flight
  • Proposed location and flight path
  • Purpose of flight
  • Pilot’s name and affiliation with CSUSM
  • Pilot’s certification, if applicable
  • Confirmation of drone registration with FAA
  • Details of who owns the drone

Upon review and if no further information is required, IRM will forward the reviewed request to UPD for final review and approval.Third-party vendors shall work in conjunction with Procurement to furnish the correct insurance requirements to operate a drone on campus. Depending on factors such as location, timing, purpose, campus traffic, etc., a notice may be provided to the campus community through the Tue/Thu staff announcements or other means. For more information regarding drones, please visit the Federal Aviation Administration: https://www.faa.gov/uas

Aviation (Drone) Program, Coverage and Exclusions:

  • Liability arising out of ownership, maintenance, or use of any owned, hired, or borrowed drone in compliance with recreational purposes and Part 107 and under 55 lbs. Excludes any use for which anyone under this policy expects to or does receive compensation.
  • Physical damage to the drone hull is NOT covered unless specifically added to the schedule. Please consult with IRM.

IRM is required to provide an updated listing of all campus-owned or operated drones to the campus broker. Please email risk@csusm.edu to register your drone and include the following: make/model, value/cost, size and weight (include detailed specifications), fixed wing or rotor wing, annual hours of operations, and a description of purpose and use.

Resources and Information:

DJI Drones Use: Memo released by CSU Systemwide Risk Management related to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024 that bans the use of certain drones for CSU campuses.