Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all requirements of the must be met, even when flying a micro drone under 250 grams.
UAV鈥檚 flown on 91黑料爆料 (91黑料爆料) campuses, playing fields, owned or leased lands are restricted to those used for 91黑料爆料 purposes only.
With approval from Risk Management and Insurance you can fly a third parties drone. To get approval there must be a contract, signed by Supply Chain Management, that states who is responsible for insurance while the drone is being piloted by an approved 91黑料爆料 pilot and the value(s) of the drone and attached payload.
No, this type of flight is prohibited above lands that 91黑料爆料 owns, leases or operates. If you are interested in stock footage that the University already has, please contact comms@ucalgary.ca to see what is available.
Yes, with written permission.
No, the use of University owned UAV鈥檚 for recreational purposes is prohibited.
Please visit the UAV Incidents & Accidents page and following the directions provided.
Research flights outside are possible, but only if the following criteria is met:
- The pilot has their advanced operations certificate.
- The UAV being flown meets the relevant RPAS Safety Assurance requirements and a 鈥淒rone Safety Assurance Declaration鈥 has been filed with Transport Canada.
Research flights indoors are not subject to UAV Transport Canada regulations and only require approval from Risk Management and Insurance.