Integrated Aerial Operations Program Centralizes Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations

March 12, 2026
To: Campus Community
From: Office of Public Safety
Subject: Integrated Aerial Operations Program Centralizes Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations
Date: Mar 12, 2026

The Office of Public Safety Real-Time Coordination Center has launched the Integrated Aerial Operations Program to provide guidelines and a structured approach for the use of all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) on university property. 

Through the Coordination Center, UAS operations are incorporated into day-to-day efforts to enhance situational awareness, support informed decision-making and improve overall campus safety.

Under the program, the university may deploy unmanned aircraft systems to support public safety and other operational needs. These include facilities and infrastructure inspections, transportation and parking analysis, and geospatial mapping for campus planning.

The Coordination Center also serves as the submission point for all parties seeking to conduct UAS flights on university property, administering a process for requesting, authorizing and documenting UAS missions in strict compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and university policy.

For more information, visit the Real-Time Coordination Center page and the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Permit Request page on the Office of Public Safety website, and review the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy (Interim).