Prior Permissions Required:

1. All uses of sUAS on District Property must be approved through District Risk Management by providing proof of approval through the sUAS registration at FAA Drone Zone at https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov.
   1. Request for permission to operate a sUAS on school district property directly related to an instructional purpose must be approved by the building principal, School Performance, and Risk Management annually.
      1. Proof of sUAS registration will be submitted via email and with accompanying documentation (e.g., license, drone registration).
   2. Request for permission to operate a sUAS on school district property by an outside entity (e.g., parent, news outlet, etc.) must obtain permission by the school’s principal and Risk Management for each mission being flown.
      1. Proof of sUAS registration and Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) licensure needs to be provided at the time of request.  
      2. Copies of the registration and licensing may be kept by the school for the duration of the school year, should the requesting Pilot in Command (PIC) request permission to fly again from the same principal, such proof does not need to be resubmitted.   

Safe Operation of sUAS:

1. sUAS pilots in command shall:
   1. comply with and follow safety guidelines outlined in the FAA Advisory circular, 107-2A, including sUAS registration with the FAA at FAA Drone Zone located at https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov.;
   2. complete a preflight check of the sUAS to ensure it is in safe condition for flight;
   3. operate the sUAS only during daylight hours and only in good weather conditions;
   4. operate the sUAS at or below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles;
   5. operate the sUAS within VLOS at all times;
   6. operate the sUAS away from power lines, railways, or wildfires; and
   7. operate the sUAS clear of and not interfere with other aircraft.
2. A sUAS may not be operated over any person not directly participating in the operation, not under a covered structure, and not inside a covered stationary vehicle.
3. A sUAS may not be operated from a moving aircraft or a moving vehicle.
4. A sUAS may not carry a weapon or hazardous materials.
5. A sUAS pilot in command shall immediately report injuries and destruction of property related to the use of a sUAS on school property to his/her immediate supervisor and District Risk Management.

sUAS on School Property:

1. A District employee operating a sUAS on school district property must be conversant and follow all federal, state, local laws, regulations and policies governing the operation of sUAS.
2. A student attending a District high school may operate a sUAS on school district property as part of a class explicitly designed for this purpose under the direct supervision of a District employee.
3. A sUAS may not be used during a Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) competiti