Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Flight Application
In accordance with Texas A&M University System Regulations 24.01.07, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), all faculty, staff, students, and visitors wishing to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System ("drone") on Texas A&M University-Texarkana property must receive approval from the campus Supervising Authority BEFORE flying for any purpose.
All drones to be flown over university owned property must comply with the state list of Prohibited Technologies, which prohibits many common drone manufacturers including DJI. More information can be found on the Texas Department of Information Resources page.
To apply, please fill out the flight application. Once the application is filled out correctly, it will be submitted to the Supervising Authority for review. Please allow up to 6 business days for approval. The application requires detailed information concerning the flight plan, the pilot's license, the device, and insurance coverage. Copies of maintenance records, incident logs, certificate of insurance, and the pilot's license will be required prior to approval.
Once receiving approval, all FAA Part 107 rules and the additional rules must be observed when flying on Texas A&M University-Texarkana property:
- Keep a distance of at least 50 feet from Bringle Lake Village and Eagle Landing in all directions.
- Keep a distance of at least 50 feet from construction areas on campus in all directions.
- Keep a distance of at least 50 feet from any other building on campus in all directions.
- Do not fly over people.
- Only fly during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).