Process for complying with the State DMS Rules regarding UAS:

Step #1-

Aircraft Evaluation. The aircraft must be evaluated by EHS for compliance.
The requirements are that the aircraft must not contain any “Critical Components” that are from a Foreign Country of Concern, and that the communications from controller to aircraft are encrypted.
As aircraft are evaluated, they will be allowable for purchase, and also eligible for Step #2.

Step #2-

The pilot or the PI must submit a Risk Assessment to IT detailing the data flow of their project from collection through the end of processing.
Once the Risk Assessment is completed then the aircraft and pilot(s) / PI are eligible to submit flight requests and obtain permits.

If you wish to purchase an aircraft email jsrouse@ufl.edu with the make/model you are considering and when approved, submit a Risk Assessment to IT as outlined above. Once the Risk Assessment has been submitted a Purchase Request can be approved.