Unmanned Aerial Systems

Â鶹´«Ã½y prides itself on embracing exciting new technologies and innovating ideas. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are no exception, however as public safety will always remain Â鶹´«Ã½'s priority, a policy has been written in order to manage the balance between fun and public well-being.

 

    1. UAS, including model/hobbyist systems, must be registered and approved by the FAA before they can fly outdoors, including at Â鶹´«Ã½
    2. Due to Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s proximity to Dobbins Air Reserve Base (Marietta Campus) and Cobb International Airport (Kennesaw Campus), approved drone pilots must contact the closest tower before taking off; see Contact Information below for tower phone numbers
    3. Approved drone pilots should email oem@kennesaw.edu before flying
    4. Indoor flights must be approved by the Office of Emergency Management by emailing oem@kennesaw.edu (Note: FAA does not have jurisdiction for indoor flying)
    5. Â鶹´«Ã½ Public Safety has the right to ground any drone that is not operating under FAA rules and regulations, or flying in a reckless or unsafe manner.

  • The following should be used as a guideline in regards to all unmanned aerial systems use on and around Â鶹´«Ã½y property:

    • All unmanned aerial systems weighing more than a 1/2 pound must be approved to fly on any Â鶹´«Ã½ property
    • Â鶹´«Ã½ policy is not intended to limit or restrict academic competitive programs nor the designing and/or working with UAS and/or other aircraft at Â鶹´«Ã½
    • Public safety is a priority at Â鶹´«Ã½
    • Adhering to FAA regulations is NOT optional
    • Â鶹´«Ã½'s poximity to the Cobb International Airport and Dobbins Air Reserve Base makes the approval process especially challenging
  • For frequently asked questions, please see this UAS FAQ.

  • Â鶹´«Ã½:

    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Air Traffic Management:

    • (678) 655-5197

    Cobb International Airport Control Tower:

    • (770) 428-1034
    • FAA Unmanned Aerial Systems: 
    • FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization: 
    • FAA UAS Registration: 
    • McCollum Airport - Cobb County Airport - McCollum Field: 
    • Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of Public Safety and Police: kennesaw.edu/police
    • Â鶹´«Ã½ Office of Emergency Management: 
    • Cobb County Radio Control Modeler's Club: