UAS Operational Experience

Volunteer your time to support emergency services and law enforcement when you fly for the UAS Operational Experience initiative. The School of Aeronautics partners with a variety of agencies to provide critical aerial situational awareness for preplanned events and emergency situations.

Departments we partner with and support

• OSPS (Office of Security & Public Safety)
• EMCE (Emergency Management & Community Engagement)
• Access Control
• EHS (Environmental Health and Safety)
• LUPD (Liberty University Police Department)
• Virginia State Police
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
• VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation)

Gain Valuable Experience Through Volunteering

The purpose of the UAS Operational Experience initiative is to provide Liberty University students and employees the opportunity to achieve industry experience for dedicated performance and proficiency in support of various agencies and departments through the use and implementation of unmanned aerial systems.

Volunteer Crew Member Roles Include

• VO – Visual Safety Observer
  • No prior experience required, training is provided
• Operator – Manipulator of Flight Controls
  • FAA Part 107 certificate required, additional training is provided
• RPIC – Remote Pilot in Command
  • FAA Part 107 certificate required, additional training is provided

The eligibility to receive any or all professional recognition is limited to students and employees of Liberty University.

Want to learn more about how you can volunteer with the initiative?

Email us at uasoperations@liberty.edu.