UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
PILOTING DRONES OR OTHER UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAV’s) FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY RESEARCH PURPOSES
NOTE: Employees or students piloting UAV’s for University research must be over 18 years of age
Name of Applicant (must be
employee or student:
Home Address:
City:
Province/State:
Country:
Postal/Zip Code:
Department/Faculty:
Desk Phone Number:
Cell Phone Number:
If the applicant is a student, indicate the
Supervisor’s name:
Applicants U of C ID#
A.
What is the name of the research project where the drone will be used?
B. Who is the Principle Investigator of the research project?
C.
What are the beginning and end dates of the research project (note that the Certificate of Insurance will only cover
this period)?
D. List the location(s) where drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles will be used:
E.
Will there be people present in the flight area (other than the researchers)?
F.
List the equipment that will be attached to the drone/unmanned aerial vehicle:
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G. What is the maximum take-off weight of the unmanned aerial vehicle, with all attached equipment included:
The piloting of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles are governed by legislation and University requirements. These include, but
are not limited to, the following:
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4.
UAV’s with a maximum takeoff weight not exceeding 2 kilograms, that are operated within a visual line of sight (not
including model aircraft or an autonomous UAV) and are NOT operated within at least 5 nautical miles of a built up area:
a. Ensure that you have read and follow the Transport Canada Exemption from sections 602.41 and 603.66 of the
Canadian Aviation Regulations (available on line at
http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/regserv/affairs/exemptions/docs/en/2880.htm) and that this exemption will apply to
your UAV. UAV’s piloted outside of the terms and conditions of this exemption will be subject to the requirements of
a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) or the exemption noted below for 2).
b. Ensure that you have read and follow the Transport Canada Advisory Circular (AC) No. 600-002 – General Safety
Practices – Model Aircraft and Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems. It is available at
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/managementservices-referencecentre-acs-600-2135.html
c. Note that this legislative EXEMPTION TERMINATES on December 21, 2016.
UAV’s with a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 2 kilograms but not exceeding 25 kilograms, with a maximum calibrated
airspeed of 87 knots or less, that are operated within a visual line of sight: (not including model aircraft or autonomous
UAV’s):
a. Ensure that you have read and follow the Transport Canada Exemption from sections 602.41 and 603.66 of the
Canadian Aviation Regulations (available on line at
http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/regserv/affairs/exemptions/docs/en/2879.htm ) and that this exemption will apply
to your UAV. UAV’s piloted outside of the terms and conditions of this exemption will be subject to the requirements
of a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC).
b. Please note that this Exemption is much more restrictive than 1) above.
c. Ensure that you have read and follow the Transport Canada Advisory Circular (AC) No. 600-002 – General Safety
Practices – Model Aircraft and Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems. It is available at
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/managementservices-referencecentre-acs-600-2135.html
d. Note that this legislative EXEMPTION TERMINATES on December 21, 2016.
UAV’s with a takeoff weight exceeding 25 kilograms or a smaller UAV that is operating outside of the terms and conditions of
the exemptions above:
a. A person piloting a UAV of this size is required to have a Special Flight Operations Certificate SFOC.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/regserv/cars/part6-standards-623d2-2450.htm
University of Calgary Risk Management requirements for all UAV operations:
a. You must read and understand all of the legislation, rules and regulations that apply to your exemption or your Special
Flight Operations Certificate.
b. Only UAV’s that are the property of the University of Calgary or those that are formally leased/loaned to the
University under contract with another company may be used for these purposes. Privately owned UAV’s cannot be
covered under the University’s insurance, nor can they be used for University research purposes.
c. You are required to have the following documents with you at all times while piloting such aircraft:
i. A copy of the Exemption from a) above.
ii. A Certificate of Insurance (proof of liability insurance coverage).
iii. The pilot’s name, address and telephone number.
iv. A copy of the UAV system operating limitations.
d. You cannot operate a UAV within eight (8) hours after consuming alcohol.
e. All individuals piloting UAV’s on behalf of the University of Calgary must request a Certificate of Insurance through the
Risk Management and Insurance department in order to operate the UAV. Certificates of Insurance may only be
requested by Employees, who may also complete the request on behalf of a student in their department. The request
can be completed on line at https://iac01.ucalgary.ca/riskmgmt. Please complete the External Company information
with the following: External Company’s Legal Name: Transport Canada; Address: Suite 820, 800 Burrard Street,
Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2J8; Contact: To Whom It May Concern; Phone: 604-504-4678; Email: riskmgmt@ucalgary.ca
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Please choose $1 million general liability insurance as the required coverage. A copy of this signed document must be
emailed to riskmgmt@ucalgary.ca to accompany the Request for Certificate of Insurance.
If a student is intended to pilot the aircraft, they must be registered as a student in the semester in which they will be
piloting the aircraft and they must have a supervisor indicated on this form.
The pilot is responsible to ensure that they are appropriately trained to pilot such craft, that the UAV is maintained
appropriately according to manufacturer’s specifications and that the UAV is checked prior to each use to ensure that
it is in a fit and safe state for use.
You must obtain written permission from the owner(s) of the property on which the UAV intends to take off/launch
from and/or land/recover on. If you are flying over private property, you will also be required to have written
permission from the landowner and to note any restrictions placed by the landowner (distance from domestic animals,
etc.)
You are responsible to also be aware of any privacy or trespassing laws and bylaws that your research may be subject
to.
f.
g.
h.
i.
AS THE PILOT OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOR RESEARCH USE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY:
1.
I understand that it is my responsibility to read, understand and adhere to the legislation regarding my use of
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) and to the University of Calgary’s requirements.
2.
I will ensure that I have the required documentation with me at all times while piloting the Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle.
3.
I will ensure that I have written permission from any landowner where I will be using the Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle).
4.
I will report any situations that may arise during my operation of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, where the vehicle
has impacted any individuals or property during such operations to the Department of Risk Management and
Insurance as soon as possible.
5.
I understand that the Legislative Exemptions for operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle will terminate as of
December 21, 2016. At that time, I will cease such operations until new legislative regulations are in place.
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Signature of Individual operating the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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Date
If applicant is a student, the supervisor must complete the following:
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Signature of Student’s Supervisor
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Date
Complete this form, scan and email to riskmgmt@ucalgary.ca. You are also required to complete a Request for Certificate
of Insurance that can be access on-line at https://iac01.ucalgary.ca/RiskMgmt/.
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