Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the regulatory framework for managing Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Drones, within the European Regulated Airspace.
Introduction to Commission Implemented Regulation (EU) 2019/947
Primary Considerations EU issues the following: (Guidelines are redacted for ease of understanding)
All UAE are eligible to operate within EU airspace, however should comply with all compliance rules & procedures.
UAS operations should deliver the same level of safety as found in “manned operations”.
Requirements are provided related to
- Airworthiness
- The organisations
- Persons involved in the operation of UAS
Proportionate rule structure related to
- Nature and risk of the operation or activity
- Proportionate risks mitigation requirements according to the level of risk involved
- Adapted to the operational characteristics of the unmanned aircraft
- Characteristics of the area of operations
o Population density
o Surface characteristics
o Presence of buildings
Categories of Operation
- Three categories of operations:
o ‘open’,
o ‘specific’ and
o ‘certified’ categories.
Open Category
- ‘open’ category
o lowest risks,
o Not subject to standard compliance procedures,
o Classes that are defined in (EU) 2019/9451,
o Registration Mandatory above 250g,
o maximum permitted level of noise identified.
Note – Registration required if fitted with sensor able to capture personal data – “Camera” (unless identified as a “toy” – Directive 2009/48/EC)
Specific Category
· Higher risk requires risk assessment to indicate which requirements are necessary to keep the operation safe.
· A system of declaration by an operator for low-risk ops for standard scenario with detailed mitigation measures.
· May require Competent Authority Approval (As in Certified Category Requirement).
· Operator to develop guidelines all operations are flown to minimise nuisances to people and animals.
Certified Category
· Subject to rules on certification of the operator,
· Requires licensing of remote pilots,
· Certification of the aircraft pursuant to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945.
To enable the upload of the UAS operator registration number in accordance with Article 14 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and exclusively following the process provided by the registration system;
- Ensures, in real-time during the whole duration of the flight, the direct periodic broadcast from the UA using an open and documented transmission protocol, of the following data:
o the UAS operator registration number;
o the unique physical serial number of the UA compliant with standard ANSI/CTA-2063;
o the geographical position of the UA and its height above the surface or take-off point;
o the route course measured clockwise from true north and ground speed of the UA; and
o the geographical position of the remote pilot;
- Ensures that the user cannot modify the data mentioned.
Drones Marking & Registration
- Compliant marking and identification of unmanned aircraft
- Registration of Operators of unmanned aircraft or certified unmanned aircraft
o Registration required where impact energy can be above 80 Joules
o Registration required when risks to privacy, protection of personal data, security or the environment
Regulatory Authority Obligations
- Registration requirements – CA to access and exchange information compliant with Article 74 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139
- Possibility of additional National Rules Article 56 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139
- Registration Systems compliant with EU & National law on privacy and processing of personal data
- National Certificates to be aligned with EU requirements
Operator & Pilot Requirements
- UAS operators and remote pilots should ensure that they are adequately informed about applicable Union and national rules relating to
o Intended operations,
o Safety,
o Privacy,
o Data protection,
o Liability,
o Insurance,
o Security and
o Environmental protection.
Banned Areas of Operation
- Additional Sensitive National Areas of Operations Banned
General Considerations
- Noise & Emissions minimised consideration of Characteristics
- Three foundations of the Unmanned U-space system
o Registration,
o Geo-awareness and
o Remote identification.
Alleviation for Model Aircraft Operators
- ·Aircraft of class C4 as provided in Annex to this Regulation,
o Low risk operations of such aircraft allowed to be conducted in the ‘open’ category. Aircraft, used by model aircraft operators, are comparatively simpler and should not be subject to disproportionate technical requirements.
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