Laws and regulations relating to the use of UAS-–nationally to regionally, and including at CSU Chico–-have been in a continuing process of evolution. It is imperative that all UAS operators understand current laws and regulations.
The links below will take you to a variety of informational and other resources, including from the Federal Aviation Administration
United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
http://www.faa.gov/uas/
FAA: Authorization Request to Fly in Class D Airspace
https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/part_107_waivers/
FAA’s “B4UFly” App (request authorization to fly in Class D airspace via cell phone)
http://www.faa.gov/uas/where_to_fly/b4ufly/ (Includes a map to let you know if you are operating near an airport in Chico or elsewhere
FAA’s "Part 107" Waivers Issued
https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/part_107_waivers/waivers_issued/
CSU System presentation “California Droning”
www.calstate.edu/risk_management/conferences/ftpt/documents/unmanned_aircraft.pdf (PDF)
UAS Magazine (on-line)
http://www.uasmagazine.com/
Drone use in California Park System
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29229
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems-International
www.auvsi.org
Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association
https://www.aopa.org/
Academy of Model Aeronautics
www.modelaircraft.org
Humanitarian UAV Network
http://uaviators.org/docs
Unmanned Vehicle University
https://www.uxvuniversity.com/uav-pilot-training-certificate/