Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1720-01-02-.06 - USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

(1) The purpose of the restrictions in this Section .06 is to ensure the safe and orderly use of unmanned aircraft on, at, inside, or above University property.

(2) Unmanned aircraft shall not be used:

(a) By a person who is not authorized to use University property under Section .03;

(b) At a time, in a place, or in a manner prohibited under Section .03;

(c) Inside University buildings or facilities;

(d) On or above University-owned streets or University-owned sidewalks;

(e) Above a human being who is either not directly participating in the operation of the unmanned aircraft or not located under a covered structure that can provide reasonable protection from a falling unmanned aircraft;

(f) On or above a University campus within four hours prior to the scheduled kickoff time of an intercollegiate football game on that campus, during the game, or within two hours after the conclusion of the game;

(g) Outside the hours of official sunrise and sunset; or

(h) In a manner that violates federal or state law, including, without limitation, regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

(3) This Section .06 does not apply to unmanned aircraft used by a University unit, including faculty conducting research using unmanned aircraft, or a person or entity with whom the University has contracted to operate an unmanned aircraft; provided, however, that unmanned aircraft shall be used in accordance with federal and state law, including, without limitation, regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1720-01-02-.06

Original rule filed May 27, 2015; effective 8/25/2015.

Authority: T.C.A. § 49-9-209(e); Public Acts of Tennessee, 1839-1840, Chapter 98, Section 5; and Public Acts of Tennessee, 1807, Chapter 64.