Drones

Federal Aviation Administration clearance/permission is required to fly a drone on Pitzer property because of the college’s proximity to Cable airport. Fines for violating FAA regulations can be very costly.  

Users can register at https://www.faa.gov/uas.  FAA seeks to educate operators about the rules: drones must be operated only below 400 feet, within sight of the operator at all times; they must stay away from manned aircraft, never fly over crowds or events, and if flying within 5 miles of an airport, the operator must contact the airport first. Cable airport has requested that drones on college property operate no higher than 200 feet with the exception of Pitzer College.  Pitzer College falls into a safety zone that the airport manager requests no drone activity unless the operator has filed for, and received proper FAA clearance.  