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Flying a sUAS at Princeton
Small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), also referred to as drones, model airplanes or remote control aircraft, are controlled aircraft without an onboard pilot. In higher education, the uses for sUAS are growing rapidly as technology advances and changes in federal regulations make possible a wide array of applications in research, education, and operations.
Princeton University has instituted procedures and policies for the use of sUAS. Policies are designed to ensure that use of sUAS by students and researchers on campus is conducted in a safe, responsible manner. Use of sUAS that is intrusive of personal privacy, or endangers the security of anyone in the Princeton community, will not be tolerated.
To learn more about how sUAS technology is being used at Princeton, check out our blog.
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A graduate student tests flight controls of a DJI quadcopter on Pardee Field. Approval must be sought before any sUAS can be flown on the Princeton University campus. Go to form »
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The view from a sUAS during a test flight to verify camera is working properly prior to a field survey. Drones are increasingly being used in student and faculty research, and for thesis projects.
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Tristan LaCombe ensures Princeton Radio Control Club's equipment and operations adhere to the University's sUAS Policy. View the policy »
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An eLearning course titled "sUAS Training For Operators at Princeton" is available in the Employee Learning Center: www.princeton.edu/training. Go to Environmental Health & Safety under the "Training By Department" tab.
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Thursday, Aug 2, 2018
New laws governing the use of drones in the United Kingdom went into effect July 30, codifying restrictions on height, line of sight, proximity to...
Thursday, Jul 5, 2018
From drones used to smuggle contraband into prisons to package delivery over water and proposals for carrying human cargo, the rapidly-expanding...