SUBJECT:

Proposed New Presidential Policy for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The Office of the President invites comments on a proposed new policy for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The Policy is to establish minimum standards for the safe use and operation of UAS and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), including drones and model aircraft, on any University Location or at any Authorized University Activity. This policy requires that all UAS operations are performed in a manner that mitigates risks to safety, security, and privacy, and ensures compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–95) and all applicable laws.

The policy may be viewed at the following weblink:
http://go.ucsd.edu/2kVh51p

If you have any questions or if you wish to comment, please contact Director Paula Johnson, pjjohnson@ucsd.edu or x42552, no later than March 31, 2017.

Pradeep K. Khosla Chancellor