During all boat-based work, UI personnel must comply with the requirements outlined in this document and policies set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the state of Iowa. 

These guidelines focus on establishing a climate in which the safety of University of Iowa (UI) personnel has primacy, and where faculty, staff, and students know the policies, procedures, and guidelines to help ensure safe practices.

The contents of this document pertain to work by IIHR personnel and the safe use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for research activities.