1. Operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Peter Bochnak
Operate drones and other
unmanned aerial vehicles as
part of your MIT experience!
Only small UAS as defined by
14 CFR Part 107 and FAA
Advisory Circular 107-2 are
permitted on MIT campus.
To see how you can get
involved visit the Standard
Operating Guide for Unmanned
Aircraft systems (UAS SOG) on
the EHS web page.
All MIT operators of UAS must
read and operate in accordance
with the EHS UAS SOG.
Outdoor Use:
• Any MIT employee or student wishing to operate UAS for MIT
programs for research or educational purposes* must operate in
accordance with the UAS SOG, FAA regulations 14 CFR Part 107,
Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems,
and FAA Advisory Circular 107-2.
• ALL OUTDOOR CAMPUS LOCATIONS PENDING WAIVER
APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL FROM THE FAA
TO FLY WITHIN 5 NAUTICAL MILES OF LOGAN AIRPORT
• Operator must hold a remote pilot airman certificate or part 61 pilot
certificate or be under the direct supervision of a person who does
hold one.
