MIT aims to enable the productive use of sUAS by its community members. To achieve this, it has established guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations in effort to minimize risks to individuals, property, security, and privacy.
If you are looking to fly small UASs on MIT campus, the following steps are required for obtaining permission:
- Read the Standard Operating Guide (certificate login required) so you fully understand MIT’s rules and regulations related to UAS
- Obtain a remote pilot certificate in accordance with Part 107 regulations for unmanned aircraft. Recreational flying is not permitted on the main campus. All flights must be conducted under the direction and supervision of a licensed remote pilot operator.
- Obtain FAA approval
- Obtain sponsorship from an MIT DLCI manager and complete the UAS Flight Approval form.
Submitted requests will be reviewed internally by relevant campus officials. The review process typically requires 3-5 days to complete.
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 aims to enable the productive use of sUAS by its community members. To achieve this, it has established guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations in effort to minimize risks to individuals, property, security, and privacy.
If you are looking to fly small UASs on MIT campus, the following steps are required for obtaining permission:
- Read the Standard Operating Guide (certificate login required) so you fully understand MIT’s rules and regulations related to UAS
- Obtain a remote pilot certificate in accordance with Part 107 regulations for unmanned aircraft. Recreational flying is not permitted on the main campus. All flights must be conducted under the direction and supervision of a licensed remote pilot operator.
- Obtain FAA approval
- Obtain sponsorship from an MIT DLCI manager and complete the UAS Flight Approval form.
Submitted requests will be reviewed internally by relevant campus officials. The review process typically requires 3-5 days to complete.
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.