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“You’re the Drone Guy, Right?”

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What is a Drone?

• Simply put, a Drone is an Unmanned Aircraft

• Also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

(UAV), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

• Drones are remotely controlled or can fly “on

their own” through embedded flight plans and

sensors

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Small Unmanned Aircraft

Systems (sUAS)Key Facts:

• sUAS weigh less than 55 lbs

• Must adhere to FAA’s Part 107 for commercial

use unless it’s for hobby/recreational use

• An educational institution utilizing a drone does

NOT exempt it from commercial use

requirements

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Brief Drone History

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First Use of Drones

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1849: Austrians launched 200 pilotless balloons

mounted with bombs against the city of Venice.

1917: In the United States, Elmer Sperry and Peter

Hewitt began construction of the radio-controlled

“Hewitt-Sperry Automatic Airplane”. The plane was

able to fly 50 miles carrying a 300-pound bomb

after being launched by catapult.


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Drones in our Society

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Current Mainstream Use

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Current Uses

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•Law Enforcement

•Fire Fighting

•Border Patrol

•Real Estate

•Construction

•Education


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One the Horizon Uses

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One the Horizon Uses

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•Consumer Delivery: Amazon, Domino’s, etc.

•Emergency Services: First Aid, Disaster Relief

Where do YOU see drones helping in the future?


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The Fluid World of Drone Law

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Current US Federal Drone Law

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FAR Part 101

• Model Aircraft Operations (Remote Pilot Certification

is not required)

FAR Part 107

• Just about every school/organization/facility operates

under Part 107 (Remote Pilot Certification is required)


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PART 107

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• Effective August 29, 2016

• Encompasses previous FAA guidelines, including:

– Drones operated under Part 107 must weigh no more than 55 lbs.

– Commercial UAS operation must take place within visual line of sight (VLOS) of

the operator.

– ATC approval is required before flying in controlled airspace.

– Operations must take place during daylight hours, or within the hours of civil

twilight (immediately before sunrise and after sunset).

– Flight is permitted near non-participating structures.

– Flight is not permitted directly over non-participating people.

– Drones weighing between 0.55 lbs. and 55 lbs. must be registered with the FAA.


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PART 107 (Cont.)

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Drone operators must be certified under the new UAS Operator certification,

akin to a driver’s license written test. The local Flight Standards District

Office (FSDO), Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), or Certified Flight

Instructor (CFI) will be able to endorse your application to take the

knowledge test. Applicants who do not hold a current pilot certificate will

also need to have their backgrounds vetted by the TSA.

Tests will be administered at FAA approved Airmen Knowledge Testing Centers.

Existing certified pilots (under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations)

may take an online training course available on FAASafety.gov to have a

remote pilot certification with a small UAS rating added to their existing pilot

privileges.

To maintain currency as a remote pilot-in-command of a small UAS under Part

107, you will be required to take a knowledge test every 24 calendar months.


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Educational Use

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The FAA states that education use falls under

recreational/hobby use and therefore Part 107

does not pertain to educational use.

HOWEVER, it was confirmed by FAA

representatives that the only example of

educational use would be a district sponsored

course or school club that teaches the building

and operating of drones.


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This is How FAA Laws Appears

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The Typical Initial Call

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1. We’re thinking about using drones, where do

we start?

2. We want to develop a drone policy, can you

help us?

3. We have somebody using a drone for his class,

are we covered?


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How Are Drones Being Used in

Schools?

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• Emergency preparedness

• Monitor construction projects

• Curriculum

• Athletics

• Maintenance & Operations (i.e.; damage to

rooftops)

• Marketing


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What Can Go Wrong?

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VIDEO

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Are Drones Worth the Exposure?

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• Property damage

• Bodily injury

• Invasion of privacy


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Risk Management

• Do you have a specific need for a drone?

• Are people flying drones on your campus?

• The importance of developing a Drone Policy

even if there is no intention of utilizing them.

• Best Practices and FAA Guidelines

• What a good drone policy entails

• Your responsibility to minimize risk

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• Identify a specific need and develop a plan for use..

• Refrain from flying drones directly over or close to crowds.

• Be extremely cautious in the operation of drones at sporting

events.

• Adhere to FAA Guidelines.

• Be aware of Federal, State, and Local laws.

Safe Practices


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• As of Dec. 21, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration requires all owners of model aircraft, small

unmanned aircraft or drones, or other RC aircraft weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds to register online

before taking to the skies.

• Follow community-based safety guidelines, as developed by organizations such as the Academy of Model

Aeronautics (AMA).

• Fly no higher than 400 feet and remain below any surrounding obstacles when possible.

• Keep your sUAS in eyesight at all times, and use an observer to assist if needed.

• Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations, and you must see and avoid other

aircraft and obstacles at all times.

• Do not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or moving vehicles, and remain at least 25 feet away from

individuals and vulnerable property.

• Contact the airport and control tower before flying within five miles of an airport or heliport.

• Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or reduced visibility.

• Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Ensure the operating environment is safe and that the operator is competent and proficient in the operation of

the sUAS.

• Do not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment facilities,

correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, etc.

• Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying over private property.

• Do not conduct surveillance or photograph persons in areas where there is an expectation of privacy without

the individual’s permission

FAA Guidelines


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• Operating Plans

• Requirements Prior to Operation

• Requirements During Operation

• Maintenance and Storage

• Damage or Injury

• Off-Campus Use

Drone Policies Should Include


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• Licensed Professionals

• Hold Harmless Agreement

• Insurance Limits

• Additional Named Insured

• Obtain a copy of the Policy

Whenever Possible, Have Client Transfer

the Risk


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Questions?

• Disclaimer – Keenan & Associates is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm. It is

not a law firm. We do not give legal advice and neither this training presentation, the

answers providing during the question and answer period, nor the documents

accompanying this presentation constitutes or should be construed as legal advice.

You are advised to follow up with your own legal counsel to discuss how this

information affects you.

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