Procedures

1. Use of Drones During Class Instruction on Central Campus

   All use of Drones on CTCD Central Campus, as part of the class instructional curriculum conducted by a CTCD instructor, must have prior written approval from the Dean Central Campus, the Deputy Chancellor, US Campus Operations and the Deputy Chancellor, Finance & Administration.

   - Upon written approval, and at least fourteen (14) days advance, User is to provide written notice to Campus Police stating the date, time, location and other specifics of the Drone use. User shall coordinate with Campus Police to ensure approval for operation on dates, time and at location desired, and for proper oversite of the activity.

   - Campus Police and the Deputy Chancellor, U.S. Campus Operation’s office shall maintain a list of instructors, classes, dates, and times of class instruction during which a Drone will be utilized.

   1. Such list will be updated on a regular basis as needed.
   2. Such list will be disseminated to the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellors, Deans and Division Directors, Director, Facilities Management, and other relevant CTCD employees as each circumstance dictates.
2. Drone use on CTC Fort Hood, Service Area, Continental, Navy and Europe Campuses

   - Prior written approval is to be gained from the Campus Dean stating the date, time and locations of the drone activity.

   - All Drone use on US Military Bases or Navy ships shall comply with the rules for Drone use on the Base or ship.

3. Drone use on CTCD Central Campus other than for Instructional Purposes

   Use of Drones other than as part of the class instructional curriculum is considered an event and must be approved through the on-line Event e-form. Approval through the Event e-form shall constitute written consent. Upon receipt of the Event e-form requesting Drone approval, CTCD Risk Management shall obtain authorization for Drone use from the Deputy Chancellor, Finance & Administration prior to event approval. Failure to submit the requisite Event e-form within the required time frame could result in denial of the event. (See Safety Policy 180.)

4. All CTCD authorized use of Drones requires that such use be conducted within the parameters of state, federal and local laws and regulations. User’s failure to comply with such laws and regulations could result in criminal charges against the User.