Use Requirements
Below are the basic requirements someone must have to operate a drone on University business. A drone use application may be submitted after the below are completed.
- a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. Recurrent training must be taken every 2 years to keep the certificate valid.
- Know and comply with the FAA Small UAS Rule (Part 107) and all applicable FAA regulations. Drone pilots are responsible for following FAA rules and regulations for drones at all times.
- Drone Use and Purchases Comply with NDAA 2023 “Drone Security Act.” Certain drones may not be used on federal projects or purchased with federal funds beginning December 2025 at the latest. See “NOTICE – Certain Drone Manufacturers Prohibited” for details.
- Register the drone with the FAA. Review the for instructions on how to register the drone.
- Drone must be Remote ID compliant. Remote ID went into effect March 2024. Review the FAA for information.
This is a list of the basic information for an applications. Some applications may require additional documentation, approvals, or information.
- Five Business Days. Applications should be submitted at least five business days before the requested flight start date.
- Written permission from property owner(s). This may be given by letter, email, or text. In some cases a recorded voice message may be accepted.
- Pilot Certificates. A copy of a Pilot’s Section 107 remote pilot certificate is required.
- Recurrent Training Certificate. A Pilot must take the FAA recurrent training to keep the Pilot’s 107 certificate current. A copy of a of completion is required if the Section 107 remote pilot certificate issuance date is 2 or more years passed.
- Drone Information. This encompasses the drone make and model, FAA registration number, and remote ID number.
- Insurance. See the section titled “Drone Liability Coverage” for details on insurance requirements.
- Written Permission to Record Persons. See “Idaho Law: Special Consent Requirements!” for details.
Send questions to the UAS coordinator at ored-uas@uidaho.edu or 208-885-2142.
Download a Word version of the full checklist. Use this checklist to document and verify that all required information is collected.
Send questions to ored-uas@uidaho.edu or 208-885-2142.