Enforcement

(1) Any operation or use of a drone that violates FAA regulations or laws is prohibited and it is the responsibility of the operator to ensure compliance with all such regulations or laws. Failing to comply with any of these various regulations may result in significant fines and significant personal liability to the operator. (2) Any operation or use of a UAS that violates University policy will be reported to APSU Department of Public Safety as a violation of University rules, and the operator may be subject to applicable disciplinary sanctions, reporting requirements, or other legal sanctions. They will also be placed on a banned pilots list maintained by the Public Relations and Marketing office of the University. (3) Any UAS that is flown in violation of University policy or rules may be confiscated by the APSU Department of Public Safety. Any confiscated UAS may be returned to the owner upon request at the end of each semester or at the discretion of the APSU Department of Public Safety. (4) All operators covered by this rule shall apply for approval to APSU’s Public Relations and Marketing office for any drone activity at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the first drone flight. The Public Relations and Marketing office will keep a registry of approved UAS operators. Previously approved operators must also apply for approval seven (7) calendar days prior to each planned flight unless otherwise approved by the Public Relations and Marketing office. For information on how to apply for approval, or other procedural information, please refer to the APSU Public Relations and Marketing website.