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Unmanned Aircraft

The use of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) can make significant contributions to MIT research, education, service, and outreach in a variety of disciplines.

MIT seeks to permit UAS to be utilized productively by members of the community. To do so, certain procedures to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and to reduce risks to and/or protection of persons, property, security, and privacy.

If you are looking to fly small UASs on MIT campus, the following steps are required for obtaining permission:

  1. Read the Standard Operating Guide so you fully understand MIT’s rules and regulations related to UAS
  2. Obtain a remote pilot certificate following the Part 107 rules specific to unmanned aircrafts
  3. Obtain FAA approval
  4. Complete the UAS Flight Approval form and obtain permission from the space owner
  5. Email the completed form to safety@mit.edu

The operation of UAS, including drones and model aircraft, is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and changes to the regulatory framework are emerging and multi-faceted. As the law continues to evolve, MIT will modify its policy, as needed, to remain compliant.

MIT seeks to permit UAS to be utilized productively by members of the community. To do so, certain procedures to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and to reduce risks to and/or protection of persons, property, security, and privacy.

If you are looking to fly small UASs on MIT campus, the following steps are required for obtaining permission:

  1. Read the Standard Operating Guide so you fully understand MIT’s rules and regulations related to UAS
  2. Obtain a remote pilot certificate following the Part 107 rules specific to unmanned aircrafts
  3. Obtain FAA approval
  4. Complete the UAS Flight Approval form and obtain permission from the space owner
  5. Email the completed form to safety@mit.edu

The operation of UAS, including drones and model aircraft, is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and changes to the regulatory framework are emerging and multi-faceted. As the law continues to evolve, MIT will modify its policy, as needed, to remain compliant.