Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

UNC Charlotte UAS/Drone Policy

To review the UNC Charlotte policy on UAS/Drones, please visit here: UNC Charlotte UAS/Drone Policy

UAS/Drone Flight Notification Forms

(Use these forms to provide the Office of Risk Management and Insurance with the required information prior to flight.)

Hobby and Recreational Use: UAS/Drone Flight Notification Form: Individuals flying for hobby/recreational purposes: 

University Activities: UAS/Drone Flight Notification Form: Employees/students flying for University Activities*: 

Third Party Individuals/Organizations: UAS/Drone Flight Request Form: Third party individuals/organizations seeking approval to fly a UAS on or above campus for anything other than Hobbyist purposes. This includes flights related to ongoing construction projects.

*Please Note: “University Activity” means any activity or use by a UNC Charlotte Department or Unit for the purpose of education, instruction, photography, research, promotion, publicity, or other business purposes, including indoor and outdoor activity.

UNC Charlotte UAS/Drone Map for Hobbyist Flights

To view a map of recommended areas for hobbyist and recreational uses, please visit here: Hobbyist and Recreational Use Map