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== Scope ==
 
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2.1  This policy applies to all members of the Appalachian State University community including faculty, staff, and students, as well as University authorized contractors or other third parties, whether on or off University property.
  
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2.2  This policy does not apply to anyone flying UAS if such flight is (1) unrelated to University coursework, research, or employment and (2) such flight is not from within or above University-owned or University-controlled property.
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2.3  Notwithstanding any other provision in this policy to the contrary, the University’s Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee may authorize the use of UAS, consistent with federal and state law, for any Public Safety Purpose as defined in this policy.
  
 
== Definitions  ==
 
== Definitions  ==

Revision as of 17:32, 22 June 2017

Policy 303.26

1 Introduction

1.1 Appalachian State University (“Appalachian” or “the University”) encourages the use of innovative forms of technology such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAS”) to achieve the University’s goals, consistent with its mission, of effective education, research, communication, and operations. Appalachian is also committed to complying with laws and regulations applicable to this evolving technology and to the safety and privacy of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This policy seeks to ensure the safe and lawful operation of UAS for the benefit of people and University property.

2 Scope

2.1 This policy applies to all members of the Appalachian State University community including faculty, staff, and students, as well as University authorized contractors or other third parties, whether on or off University property.

2.2 This policy does not apply to anyone flying UAS if such flight is (1) unrelated to University coursework, research, or employment and (2) such flight is not from within or above University-owned or University-controlled property.

2.3 Notwithstanding any other provision in this policy to the contrary, the University’s Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee may authorize the use of UAS, consistent with federal and state law, for any Public Safety Purpose as defined in this policy.

3 Definitions

3.1 Definition phrase or word

Definition summary


4 Policy and Procedure Statements

4.1 Example policy 1

4.2 Example policy 2

5 Additional References

6 Authority

7 Contact Information

8 Original Effective Date

9 Revision Dates