This policy is implemented to protect the health and safety of University students, employees, patients, and campus visitors, to comply with Commonwealth of Kentucky laws, and to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements to prevent disruption of active flight activities of the heliport at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital adjacent to Kroger Field.
Hobbyist or recreational use of UAS is prohibited on all University owned, operated, or controlled property.
UAS shall be operated in a manner that adheres to federal and state law, FAA requirements, and best practices for air traffic management and safety.
To use UAS on the main campus where coordination with the UK Hospital helipad is necessary, the operator shall apply for permission through the University of Kentucky Event Management Office using the Event Management System at least seven (7) days prior to operation. Depending on the nature of the UAS use on all University of Kentucky owned, operated or controlled property, including emergency and annual experienced operator use cases, the Event Management office will work with the appropriate University department(s) for approval. Included in all third-party usage requirements will be proof of general liability insurance with a $2,000,000 per occurrence limit and “The University of Kentucky, its Trustees and employees” must be added as an additional insured.
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