Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Services
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The TxDOT Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Program oversees both operations and compliance. Any flight conducted on a TxDOT project must comply with the listed policies and manuals and submit a flight plan.
Submit the Flight Plan Webform.
Having issues with the webform or submitting attachments? Please email us at TxDOT-UASFlightPlan@txdot.gov.
Before you fly:
- Review the Policy Notice P-AVN-001.
- Review TxDOT Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight operations and User’s Manual (FOM).
- Ensure equipment is not on DIR Prohibited Technology List
- Have appropriate liability insurance.
- Submit flight plan for approval. If risk factors from Section 2.2 of the UAS FOM are present, you will select the pre-approval box and identify the risk and explain planned mitigations.
Key points:
- Remote Pilot in command (RPIC) must be licensed and current under FAA Part 107.
- Flight conforms with FAA Part 107 regulations.
- RPIC must have a visual observer (VO).
- Aircraft must be registered with the FAA and Remote ID Compliant.
- Flight must comply with TxDOT UAS User Manual.
- Flight will not utilize prohibited technology (DJI Aircraft).
Questions about the TxDOT UAS Program?
Email us at TxDOT-UASCoord@txdot.gov
Questions about a planned or submitted flight plan?
Email us at TxDOT-UASFlightPlan@txdot.gov.