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Penn State to celebrate Drone Safety Awareness Day on June 16

A drone with an on-board camera circled Old Main on the morning of June 28 to assess the condition of the building, and see how it has withstood the test of time for more than 100 years. The overall assessment of the buildings structure is being conducted by engineers and materials scientist with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates of Philadelphia. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s Drone Operations Team will celebrate Drone Safety Awareness Day on June 16 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the HUB-Robeson Center lawn on the University Park campus. The University community, as well as the public, are welcome to attend an in-person session around drone safety.

The session is relevant to drone hobbyists, as well as commercial pilots who already have their Part 107 certification. A variety of topics will be covered, including how you can fly on University property, FAA requirements for drone pilots, and safety measures to prepare for a flight.

Registration is required.

To learn more about suggested ways to practice flight skills and to connect with a drone community, visit the Drone Operations Blog.  As a reminder, all flights on University property or for a University-affiliated activity require an approved flight request.

The Drone Operations team can be reached directly at orp-drones@psu.edu or at 814-865-1775, or by visiting the Drone Operations website.

Last Updated June 8, 2022