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An unmanned aircraft system (UAS), more commonly known as a drone, can not be flown within five miles of an airport unless the airport and control tower has been notified ahead of time.  This is a requirement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  

Anyone who plans on flying a drone within a five mile radius of the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University Airport should send an email to the Airport Manager at airport@kent.edu.   ¾«¶«Ó°Òµemail should include the following information:

• Your name and contact information (phone number and/or e-mail address)
• ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµFAA registration number
• Location and time of the drone flight

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ has published recommended guidelines for safe drone usage on the Kent Campus.  Read the guidelines.

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