Requester
Contact name, organization, phone, and email plus billing or project code used for recordkeeping and permit tracking.
A standardized form reduces ambiguity, speeds review, and centralizes evidence of approvals and mitigations. Consistent submission data improves safety checks, simplifies airspace coordination, and supports insurance and compliance reviews without duplicative follow-up.
The request typically originates with the project lead, site manager, or contracted UAS operator and flows to safety, legal, and permitting teams for review.
Final sign-off commonly requires authorizing manager approval and, where applicable, evidence of insurance, FAA authorizations, and any local permits before the flight.
Contact name, organization, phone, and email plus billing or project code used for recordkeeping and permit tracking.
Date, start/end times, GPS coordinates or map, intended flight area, altitude limits, and any planned waypoint data.
Make/model, registration or serial number, weight class, battery type, and payload description including cameras or sensors.
Designated remote pilot in command, visual observers, qualifications, and contact information for all operational personnel.
Mitigations for people and property, line-of-sight plan, lost-link procedures, emergency landing zones, and contingency communications.
Signatures, reviewer names, insurance limits, FAA authorizations or waivers, and any local permit references or permit numbers.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email plus SMS or stronger MFA for high-risk missions |
| Field Types | Text, date (MM/DD/YYYY), GPS coordinate, file upload |
| Conditional Logic | Show waiver fields only if night or beyond-line-of-sight operations |
| Notifications | Auto-notify reviewers and record approval timestamps |
Digital submission should include an auditable trail, signer authentication, and secure attachments.
Choose a platform that supports law-compliant eSignatures (ESIGN/UETA), secure storage, and the level of authentication your risk profile requires.
48–72 hours recommended for routine operations
Varies by jurisdiction; allow several days
Authorization windows may require days to weeks
Submit as required by facility or airspace manager
Expect delays or denials without adequate lead time
Requester submits completed form and attachments for review
Safety team assesses risks and mitigation measures
Obtain FAA authorization and local permits if required
Operations desk confirms pilot, equipment, and weather
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies | Varies |
A construction manager submits a mission request with coordinates, equipment list, and a safety plan covering personnel exclusion zones.
A production lead requests aerial filming for a commercial with a detailed flight corridor and night-light plan.