Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Services

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 via our webform.

If you have issues accessing the Webform, 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.