Can Someone Answer this for me?

[TexasStar15]

I wanted to make a video for YouTube flying above Austin, Texas and wanted to include the University of Texas at Austin in the video. According to FAA the airspace above UT is class G and I'm allowed to fly in it. Someone told me to check with UT so I did and they denied my flight request. Here is there response:

Flight request 8822 has been denied.

Reason(s) for denial: Personal and promotional/advertising flights are not allowed on campus according to the UAV UT policy/HOP https://ehs.utexas.edu/programs/occupationalsafety/drones-quadcopters-uavs.php. Flight requests must be to complete a degree program/course assignment or for a UT activity/business.

I don't understand how UT can rule above the FAA but apparently they can. Who do you think wins in this situation, UT or the FAA. Do you think it's safe for me to fly over the campus? Any input is appreciated. Thanks guys!

 

[Cafguy]

IF you include shots of the university in your video U.T. wins IF you are using that shot of THEM for self promotion, or to advertise your business. Otherwise the FAA got em beet!
P.S. The rule simply states you cant use their likeness or image for gain.

 

[mavic3usa]

NAL. Did UT sign off on this image of their university being used?



ETA, just to clarify, the entire world knows about this incident and you can see the image and likeness of the clock tower being used and depicted in all sorts of ways. UT has zero rights especially when it's in the public interest and for the purposes of "news" gathering.

 

[TexasStar15]

IF you include shots of the university in your video U.T. wins IF you are using that shot of THEM for self promotion, or to advertise your business. Otherwise the FAA got em beet!
P.S. The rule simply states you cant use their likeness or image for gain.

I'm not being compensated in any way for this video. I'm a recreational drone pilot. If what your saying is true, I would think I could fly above the university and the FAA will stand behind me. Hope I got this right.

 

[Cafguy]

Some university lawyer has mistaken the fact that while yes you cant take pics of them from the air they have no legal way to keep you from flying over as long as the FAA says yes.

 

[thispilothere]

They can't stop you from flying over, they can stop you from launching, landing or controlling the drone from their property. If you launch from outside campus - and have VLOS throughout the flight - you're fine.