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*UNMC/Nebraska Medicine faculty, staff, students, and individuals operating UAS as part of UNMC/Nebraska Medicine activities at any location; | *UNMC/Nebraska Medicine faculty, staff, students, and individuals operating UAS as part of UNMC/Nebraska Medicine activities at any location; | ||
*Individuals operating UAS purchased with funding through UNMC/Nebraska Medicine; | *Individuals operating UAS purchased with funding through UNMC/Nebraska Medicine; | ||
*Individuals hired to perform services involving operation of UAS for UNMC/Nebraska Medicine | *Individuals hired to perform services involving operation of UAS for UNMC/Nebraska Medicine; and | ||
*Individuals operating UAS for commercial/business use and/or non-University purposes on or above UNMC/Nebraska Medicine property | *Individuals operating UAS for commercial/business use and/or non-University purposes on or above UNMC/Nebraska Medicine property | ||
===Implementation=== | ===Implementation=== | ||
The Chancellor and Vice Chancellors | The Chancellor and Vice Chancellors have worked with personnel in Academic Affairs; Business and Finance; Research; Risk Management; Safety, or Security; and other areas to develop procedures to implement this policy, including additional restrictions, for UAS operations on or above UNMC- or Nebraska Medicine-owned or controlled property. | ||
==Requirements for UAS Operations== | ==Requirements for UAS Operations== | ||
===UNMC Activities or Purchased with UNMC Funds=== | ===UNMC Activities or Purchased with UNMC Funds=== | ||
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===Requirements When Above UNMC Property=== | ===Requirements When Above UNMC Property=== | ||
Individuals Conducting Services Involving the Operation of UAS for UNMC or Nebraska Medicine or Operating UAS for Commercial/Business Use and/or Non-University Purposes on or above UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Property: Individuals conducting services involving the operation of UAS for UNMC/Nebraska Medicine or operating UAS for commercial/business use and/or non-University purposes on or above UNMC property must complete and submit required information to the designated campus authority and receive approval prior to such proposed UAS operations. Prior to these operations, the individuals must also provide credentials and a certificate of insurance that shows adequate UAS liability insurance coverage and names the Board of Regents of the University as an additional insured. Additionally, operators must follow the general requirements set forth in this section. | Individuals Conducting Services Involving the Operation of UAS for UNMC or Nebraska Medicine or Operating UAS for Commercial/Business Use and/or Non-University Purposes on or above UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Property: Individuals conducting services involving the operation of UAS for UNMC/Nebraska Medicine or operating UAS for commercial/business use and/or non-University purposes on or above UNMC property must complete and submit required information to the designated campus authority and receive approval prior to such proposed UAS operations. Prior to these operations, the individuals must also provide credentials and a certificate of insurance that shows adequate UAS liability insurance coverage and names the Board of Regents of the University as an additional insured. Additionally, operators must follow the general requirements set forth in this section. | ||
===Required Information=== | |||
*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/File:UAS_Operations_Form.docx UAS Operations Form] | |||
*Submit completed UAS Operations Form (to be completed by every operator for every project), must be submitted prior to operation of any unmanned aircraft on the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campus or properties: | |||
:*[mailto:wlawlor@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, UNMC] | |||
:*[mailto:DPoppert@nebraskamed.com Transportation Risk & Claims Management Manager, Safety & Risk Management, Nebraska Medicine] | |||
===General Requirements for UAS Operations=== | ===General Requirements for UAS Operations=== | ||
*UAS operators must follow federal and state laws, FAA rules and regulations, and UNMC policies. | *UAS operators must follow federal and state laws, FAA rules and regulations, and UNMC and Nebraska Medicine policies. | ||
*If the FAA requires authorization to operate UAS, all operators must obtain the applicable FAA authorization through an appropriate FAA designated method, such as a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA), Section 333 Exemption, or Special Airworthiness Certificate (SAC). The operator must provide evidence of such authorization to the designated campus authority. | *If the FAA requires authorization to operate UAS, all operators must obtain the applicable FAA authorization through an appropriate FAA designated method, such as a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA), Section 333 Exemption, or Special Airworthiness Certificate (SAC). The operator must provide evidence of such authorization to the designated campus authority. | ||
*UAS operations outside the United States as part of UNMC activities require export controls review. | *UAS operations outside the United States as part of UNMC activities require export controls review. | ||
*If the UAS is involved in an accident causing injury to a person or property, the operator must report the accident immediately, but no more than two University business days, to the designated campus authority. | *If the UAS is involved in an accident causing injury to a person or property, the operator must report the accident immediately, but no more than two University business days, to the designated campus authority. | ||
==Operating UAS for Hobby or Recreation at the University== | ==Operating UAS for Hobby or Recreation at the University== | ||
Hobby or recreational use of unmanned aircraft is forbidden on the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campus due to the helipads and the proximity to Eppley Airfield. | |||
==Prohibited UAS Operations== | ==Prohibited UAS Operations== | ||
UAS operations as part of UNMC/Nebraska Medicine activities without submission of the required information and approval by the designated campus authority are prohibited. | UAS operations as part of UNMC/Nebraska Medicine activities without submission of the required information and approval by the designated campus authority are prohibited. | ||
*UAS outdoor or indoor operations on or above the University that create undue hazard to the university community or the public are prohibited. | *UAS outdoor or indoor operations on or above the University that create undue hazard to the university community or the public are prohibited. | ||
*UAS operations on or above UNMC/Nebraska Medicine that monitor or record sensitive institutional or personal information are prohibited, including. Prohibited areas include, but are not limited to an individual's workspace or computer; restrooms; changing, dressing, or locker rooms; residential rooms, hallways, or lounges; health treatment rooms; or daycare facilities. | *UAS operations on or above UNMC/Nebraska Medicine that monitor or record sensitive institutional or personal information are prohibited, including. Prohibited areas include, but are not limited to an individual's workspace or computer; restrooms; changing, dressing, or locker rooms; residential rooms, hallways, or lounges; health treatment rooms; or daycare facilities. | ||
==Penalties for Violation of Policy== | ==Penalties for Violation of Policy== | ||
Any violations of University policies or student codes of conduct by an individual will be administered in accordance with applicable University policies and procedures. Individuals who violate this policy may be subject to civil or criminal penalties and the seizure of UAS by campus security. Fines, damages, and claims against individuals who violate this policy may be the responsibility of that individual. | Any violations of University policies or student codes of conduct by an individual will be administered in accordance with applicable University policies and procedures. Individuals who violate this policy may be subject to civil or criminal penalties and the seizure of UAS by campus security. Fines, damages, and claims against individuals who violate this policy may be the responsibility of that individual. | ||
==Procedures== | |||
*Unmanned aircraft operators need to notify Eppley Operations Center at 402-661-8070 prior to any planned UAS operations. While the operations center will not actually approve the operation, they have the authority to deny it. If they do not deny the flight, unmanned aircraft operations may proceed.<br /> | |||
*Operations within a five (5) mile radius of Eppley Airfield, in which the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campus sits, cannot exceed 400 feet above ground level. | |||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*Contact [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu, UNMC Safety] | *Contact [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu, UNMC Safety], [mailto:wlawlor@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance] or [mailto:DPoppert@nebraskamed.com Transportation Risk & Claims Management Manager, Safety & Risk Management, Nebraska Medicine] | ||
*Executive Memorandum 31, [https://nebraska.edu/docs/president/31ExecutiveMemorandum.pdf University of Nebraska Policy on Unmanned Aircraft Systems]<br /> | *Executive Memorandum 31, [https://nebraska.edu/docs/president/31ExecutiveMemorandum.pdf University of Nebraska Policy on Unmanned Aircraft Systems] | ||
*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/File:UAS_Operations_Form.docx UAS Operations Form]<br /> | |||
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