Drone Park

The easiest way to fly on campus is to use the Drone Park. The football-field-sized facility gives students, researchers, employees, and members of the community a place to explore UAS operations without the constraints of registration, certification, or specialized training.  The Drone Park also offers grants to undergraduate students planning to become certified drone pilots.

• Read the protocol.
  

To access the park and schedule flight time:  

• Check for open time on the calendar within the Drone Park's Canvas site (use link to enroll in course for access).
  
• Email VTDronePark@vt.edu with your name, organization, number participating, and requested date/time. 
• Complete the one-time drone park orientation briefing here; email VTDronePark@vt.edu or call (540) 231-7303 with questions or comments.
• The Virginia Tech UAS training course is not required to fly in the Drone Park; however, it is available and encouraged for users interested in learning more about drone regulations and safe operations. 

Commercial and third-party operations will have additional requirements. 

Current weather at the drone park: WeatherSTEM.

The Virginia Tech Drone Park is located at 2143 Oak Lane; see the map below. 

Drone Park map