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As new faculty, student, and course projects are beginning, this is a reminder for anyone who uses Unmanned Aerial/Aircraft Systems (UAS)/drones for SIUE activities.

If you plan to purchase, build and/or fly a drone or other UAS on property owned by SIUE or off-campus for University business, you must first obtain permission before any flights occur by doing the following:

1. Complete the SIUE Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Registration Form, if your drone is not yet registered. (Registration must be done with the FAA by SIUE and not yourself).
2. Complete the SIUE Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Use Application Form.

Both applications can be found in Kuali Build by clicking here.

Please note, all drone pilots that are required to register their drone must operate under the Remote Identification (ID) rule by operating:

1. A standard Remote ID Drone – a drone produced with built-in Remote ID broadcast capabilities; or
2. A Drone with Remote ID Broadcast Module – a device with Remote ID broadcast capabilities that can be attached to the drone; or
3. At an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) – areas where drone without Remote ID broadcast capabilities can operate. More information on FRIA can be found here.

 If you wish to become a certified Drone pilot visit:  https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot

The nearest testing center to SIUE is:

Southwestern Illinois College
4950 Maryville Rd.
Granite City, IL
(618)931-0600

If you are already a licensed part 107 pilot and want to update your license, you can take the recertification online. Check out the FAA courses webpage and look for the ALC-677: Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Non-Part 61 Pilots course.

To fly a drone or other UAS for recreational activities not associated with SIUE business, see section III B of University Policy 6F4: www.siue.edu/policies/6f4.shtml. To fill out the required Facility Use License Agreement, please click here and select that this application is for “Recreational Use.”

For more information, please check out our website or contact Ellie Buchholz at elbuchh@siue.edu.