Academic Instructional Technology

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HISD’s Academic Instructional Technology Department (AIT) seeks to provide schools with guidance and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. 

Information below is from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website.

Fill up the HISD Drone Inventory Form

HISD’s Academic Instructional Technology Department (AIT) aims to provide updated resources and curriculum that can provide a safe and rich experience for teachers and students looking to become involved in the exciting world of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and or drone flying. 

Where you can and cannot fly – B4UFLY App

Recreational users who only fly their drone for fun, now have an improved app – B4UFLY – to help show where they can and cannot fly with interactive maps.

The FAA has partnered with Kittyhawk to redevelop the FAA's first mobile application, to improve the user experience so that recreational flyers know whether it is safe to fly their drone. The app provides situational awareness to recreational flyers and other drone users.

Register your Drones

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or drones) must be registered with the FAA. When registering your drone, you must select to register either under part 107 or the Exception for Recreational Flyers. If you are not sure what kind of a drone flyer you are, check out our User Identification Tool or visit our Getting Started webpage to learn more.

Become a Drone Pilot

In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.

Visit  FAA EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR TEACHERS K-12 for more information.