Drone Basic Safety Rules
SMU Safety Rules for Drone Operations
- Operator will abide by all SMU Policies and Procedures
- Operator will abide by all applicable local, state, and federal laws and meet all FAA requirements.
- All operations shall be conducted under 400ft.
- The drone shall be within line of sight of the operator.
- The drone will only be operated in daylight hours.
- The drone will not be flown in inclement weather.
- Operator will not interfere with manned aircraft operations.
- Operator will fly only in a sound mental state and not under the influence
- Operator will not fly directly over people.
- Operator will not fly directly over sporting events, Boulevard, or other mass assemblies.
- Operator will not fly in a careless or reckless manner.
- Operator will respect personal privacy at all times.
- Operator will not fly near emergency response activities.