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Drone Operating Procedure 217.09

Drone Operating Procedure 217.09
Johnson County Community College
Series: 200 Administrative Services
Section: Facilities and Property

Cross-Reference: Facilities Use Policy 217.01

Applicability: This Operating Procedure applies to operation of any unmanned aerial system (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), quadcopter or drone (collectively referred to as “Drones”) by any individual at Johnson County Community College (“JCCC” or the “College”), including personnel , students, contractors, and other third-parties.

Purpose: The purpose of this Operating Procedure is to establish processes for approval and operation of Drones on JCCC property or at JCCC programs and activities.

Procedures:

Drones shall not be operated on JCCC property or at JCCC programs and activities without prior approval from the College following submission of a JCCC Drone Flight Request/Registration Form. Drone operators must comply with applicable laws, regulations (specifically including Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) regulations) and JCCC rules when operating a Drone. In general, these restrictions address location, height, and speed of the flight, as well as pilot training/certification, insurance coverage, equipment specifications, etc.

I. Requesting to Operate a Drone

Prior to the requested Drone flight, the Drone operator must:

  1. Review the JCCC Drone Flight Request/Registration Form and the FAA’s Summary of the Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule to ensure that the proposed flight will meet all restrictions. Note that some of the JCCC rules may be more restrictive than the FAA’s regulations.
  2. Secure appropriate insurance, operator licensure/certification, and permissions prior to completing the request form.
  3. At least three business days prior to the proposed flight, complete the JCCC Drone Flight Request/Registration Form and submit it electronically. Any additional supporting documentation relevant to the request may be sent via email to video@jccc.edu.
  4. Provide additional assurances or complete additional documentation, such as proof of insurance or liability waivers, as required by the College.

II. Approval of Drone Operations

Requests to operate Drones from JCCC personnel or students may take precedence over third-party requests. Otherwise, requests will generally be reviewed by the College on a first-come, first-served basis.

The College will notify the requestor whether the proposed flight is approved or denied. The notification will inform the operator of any additional restrictions that may apply to the flight. Documentation of the approval must be maintained by the Drone operator during the approved flight(s) and provided as verification upon request by JCCC.

The flight must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the agreed upon restrictions approved by the College. In accordance with the Facilities Use Policy 217.01, the College reserves the right to deny or revoke an approval in its sole discretion without further obligation to the requestor.

III. JCCC Police Department Drone Operations

In accordance with all applicable laws, regulations (specifically including FAA regulations) and for the purposes outlined in the Safety and Security Policy 610.00, the JCCC Police Department may develop and implement procedures to operate Drones to address safety and security matters pertaining to the College and its operations.

Signature on File in Policy Office
President

Date of Adoption: 4/18/2017
Revised: 03/13/2025