Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Drone

The University of Texas System provides liability and physical damage coverage for Unmanned Aerial Systems. Coverage must be specifically requested and is not offered under a blanket policy. To qualify for coverage, UAV’s must be owned by UTD and used for an institutional business purpose. UTD employees who fly drones must be qualified to fly under 14 CFR Part 107.

UTD owned UAV’s operated by employees must be insured for liability. UTD drone contractors must provide proof of aircraft liability insurance. All drones flown on the campus must be registered with University Police.

Resources

• UAV Insurance Request Form (xls)
• UAV Guidelines (pdf)
• FAA Fact Sheet
• Accident Reporting
• Drone Flight Authorization Request
• UAV Insurance, Liability & Registration (pptx)

Contact

Please send general inquires and requests for outreach, service, and support regarding risk and insurance programs to: RiskInsurance@utdallas.edu