This
policy is put in place to protect all persons and properties
associated with the Central Wisconsin State Fair.
During
events on the fairgrounds, no UAS will be allowed to operate without
first requesting authorization from the Central Wisconsin State Fair
Board or Executive Director.
When
a UAS pilot is given authorization they must adhere to the guidelines
listed below. Failure to follow the guidelines may result in permit
ban from UAS operations on the Fairgrounds and may include complaints
to the FAA and local law enforcement.
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Authorization
from the municipal airport in Marshfield WI.
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Part
107 commercial UAS license.
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Written permission
from the Fair Board or Executive Director.
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Proof
of insurance to operate a UAS commercially.
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Safety
standoff zone that will keep UAS from operating directly over
people. This zone will be assigned to the UAS operator by the Fair
staff.
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Detailed
flight plan.
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Must
operate to all FAA UAS guidelines (see below).
FAA
Guidelines
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Must
fly during daylight hours or civil twilight hours (30 minutes before
official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time)
with appropriate anti-collision lighting
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UAS
must be registered with the FAA.
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Keep
your UAS in eyesight at all times, and use an observer to assist if
needed.
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Remain
well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations,
and you must see and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all
times.
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Do
not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or moving vehicles,
and remain at least 25 feet away from individuals and vulnerable
property.
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Contact
the airport and control tower before flying within five miles of an
airport or heliport.
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Do
not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or
reduced visibility.
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Do
not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Ensure
the operating environment is safe and that the operator is competent
and proficient in the operation of the UAS.
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Do
not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as
power stations, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities,
heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, etc.
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Check
and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying over private
property.
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Do
not conduct surveillance or photograph persons in areas where there
is an expectation of privacy without the individual’s permission.
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Must
weigh less than 55 lbs.
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Operations
in Class B, C, D and E airspace are allowed with the required Air
Traffic Controller (ATC) permission.
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Operations
in Class G airspace are allowed without ATC permission.
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Must
fly under 400 feet above ground level (AGL) or, if flying at an
altitude higher than 400 feet AGL, stay within 400 feet of a
structure.