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AMC and GM to Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Annex I to Decision 2022/002/R Issue 1, Amendment 2

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Annex I to ED Decision 2022/002/R

Annex I to ED Decision 2019/021/R of the Executive Director of the Agency of 9 October 2019 is amended as follows: List of abbreviations AIP aeronautical information publication CRM crew resource management DSSS direct-sequence spread spectrum ERM emergency response manager ERT emergency response team EVLOS extended visual line of sight FTD flight training device ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization LACA low-altitude controlled airspace (below 150 m (500 ft)) MS Member State OFDM orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing SDS safety data sheets TOM take-off mass USSP U-space service provider

DEFINITION OF ‘DANGEROUS GOODS’

Under the definition of dangerous goods, blood may be considered to be capable of posing a hazard to health when it is contaminated or unchecked (potentially contaminated). In consideration of Article 5(1)(b)(iii): (a) medical samples such as uncontaminated blood can be transported in the ‘open’, ‘specific’ or ‘certified’ categories; (b) unchecked or contaminated blood must be transported in the ‘specific’ or the ‘certified’ categories. If the transport may result in a high risk for third parties, the UAS operation belongs to the ‘certified’ category (see Article 6 1.(b) (iii) of the UAS Regulation). If the blood is enclosed in a container such that in case of an accident, the blood will not be spilled, the UAS operation may belong to the ‘specific’ category, if there are no other causes of high risk for third parties. ‘Dangerous goods’ should be considered any articles or substances which are capable of posing a hazard to health, safety, property or the environment, and which are listed as dangerous goods in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Doc 9284), known as the ‘Technical Instructions’, or which are classified as such according to the Technical Instructions.

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DEFINITION OF ‘DANGEROUS GOODS’

The definition of ‘dangerous goods’ in Article 2(11) of the UAS Regulation stems from the definition and classification of ‘dangerous goods’ in the ICAO Technical Instructions. ICAO Advisory Circular (AC) 102-37, Revision 0, issued on 23 June 2020, contains further information. Under the definition of ‘dangerous goods’ in Article 2(11), blood is considered capable of posing a hazard to health when it contains or may contain infectious substances. ‘Infectious substances’ means substances that are classified under Division 6.2 of the Technical Instructions. The definition and classification of such substances are also available in the above-mentioned ICAO AC 102-37. Blood for transfusion and medical samples that are not subject to the provisions of the Technical Instructions may be transported in the ‘open’, ‘specific’, or ‘certified’ categories. Blood that contains or potentially contains infectious substances should be transported in the ‘specific’ or ‘certified’ categories. If such transport results in a high risk for third parties in case of an accident, the UAS operation falls under the ‘certified’ category (as per Article 6(1)(b)(iii) of the UAS Regulation). If the blood contains or potentially contains infectious substances and is enclosed in such a container such that the blood will not be spilled in case of an accident, the UAS operation may fall under the ‘specific’ category if there are no other causes of high risk for third parties. Articles and substances which would otherwise be classified as dangerous goods (e.g. fuel, batteries and other goods used during the flight to supply energy to the drone’s system) but which are required to be on board the aircraft for the propulsion of the UAS or for the operation of its specialised equipment during transport, or which are required in accordance with the pertinent operating requirements should not be considered as transported dangerous goods and their safety should verified during the design verification of the UAS.

DEFINITION OF ‘PRIVATELY BUILT UAS’

A UAS is considered privately built when it is manufactured or assembled by the operator for their own use and not placed on the market (i.e. there is no offer or agreement (written or verbal) for the transfer of its ownership or any other property right). In the context of this definition, the terms ‘assembled’ or ‘manufactured’ by the operator concerns one of the following actions: (a) the complete manufacturing of the UAS, or at least the most of it; (b) the assembly of the UAS from parts or sub-assemblies sold separately; (c) the modification of a class C4 UAS (aeromodel). A change of one or a few components of a UAS bearing a class identification label (apart from a C4 UAS) does not qualify it as a privately built UAS, unless the change is described in the manufacturer’s instructions. For more information, please refer to AMC1 UAS.OPEN.020(5)(c) and (d), UAS.OPEN.030(3) and UAS.OPEN.040(4)(c), (d) and (e).

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A UAS assembled from the elements provided in a ‘ready-to-assemble kit’ is also not considered ‘privately built’.

DEFINITION OF ‘UNINVOLVED PERSONS’

Due to the huge variety of possible circumstances, this GM only provides general guidelines. An uninvolved person is a person that does not take part in the UAS operation, either directly or indirectly, and that could be potentially affected by the UAS operation. Persons protected by a shelter (e.g. a roof) are not considered to be affected by the UAS operation nor exposed to direct risks if the MTOM of the UA is below 25 kg or if the UA complies with the conditions defined in criterion #2 of mitigation M1 of the SORA (refer to point B.2 of Annex B to the SORA). People that sit at a beach or in a park, or walk on a street or on a road, are also generally considered uninvolved persons. A person may be considered to be ‘involved’ in the UAS operation when they havethe following conditions are met. Before the flight, the person: (a) has given explicit consent (it may be verbal) to the UAS operator or to the remote pilot to be part of the UAS operation (even indirectly as a spectator or just accepting to be overflown by the UAS); and (b) has received from the UAS operator or from the remote pilot clear instructions and safety precautions to follow in case the UAS exhibits any unexpected behaviour. UAS operators are responsible for ensuring that all persons involved are able to follow in a timely manner the emergency procedures. In principle, in order to be considered a ‘person involved’, one: (a) is able to decide whether or not to participate in the UAS operation; (b) broadly understands the risks involved; (c) has reasonable safeguards during the UAS operations, introduced by the site manager and the aircraft operator; and (d) is not restricted from taking part in the event or activity if they decide not to participate in the UAS operation. The person involved is expected to follow the directions and safety precautions provided by the UAS operator or the remote pilot, and the UAS operator or the remote pilot should check by asking simple questions to make sure that the directions and safety precautions have been properly understood. It should be reminded that UAS operations over assemblies of people (e.g. sport activities or other mass public events) are never allowed in the ‘open’ category. These operations may be classified as falling into the ‘specific’ or ‘certified’ category, depending on the risk involved. Spectators or any other people gathered for sport activities or other mass public events for which the UAS operation is not the primary focus are generally considered to be ‘uninvolved persons’.

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People sitting at a beach or in a park or walking on a street or on a road are also generally considered to be uninvolved persons. An example: when filming with a UAS at a large music festival or public event, it is not sufficient to inform the audience or anyone present via a public address system, or via a statement on the ticket, or in advance by email or text message. Those types of communication channels do not satisfy the points above. In order to be considered a person involved, each person should be asked for their permission and be made aware of the possible risk(s). This type of operation does not fall into the ‘open’ category and may be classified as ‘specific’ or ‘certified’, according to the risk.

DEFINITION OF ‘CONTROLLED GROUND AREA’

‘Controlled ground area’ is an area on the ground (on the surface of the Earth) where the UAS operator is able to ensure that only the persons involved are present. Such area comprises the ‘flight geography area’, the ‘contingency area’ and the ‘ground risk buffer’. The UAS operator may protect the controlled ground area by means of fencing or using other methods, as appropriate, considering the population density.

DEFINITIONS OF ‘FLIGHT GEOGRAPHY’, ‘FLIGHT GEOGRAPHY AREA’, ‘CONTINGENCY VOLUME’, ‘CONTINGENCY AREA’, ‘OPERATIONAL VOLUME’ AND ‘GROUND RISK BUFFER’

The ‘flight geography’ is the spatially and temporally defined volume of airspace in which the UAS operator plans to conduct the operation under normal procedures; the projection of such volume on the surface of the Earth constitutes the ‘flight geography area’. Additionally, the UA positioning errors must be accounted for in the definition of this area. To cope with abnormal situations (e.g. navigation errors, UA drifting due to wind/gusts, etc.), the UAS operator should define the ‘contingency volume’ as an airspace volume where contingency procedures are applied in order to bring the UA back to a normal situation within the ‘flight geography’ (for example, if the UA exits the boundaries of the flight geography, the remote pilot should take actions to pilot the UAS back into the flight geography. If the contingency situation persists, the remote pilot should activate the FTS (if available) before the UAS exits the contingency volume). The projection of the contingency volume on the surface of the Earth is the ‘contingency area’. The ‘operational volume’ includes the ‘flight geography’ and the ‘contingency volume’. To define the operational volume, the UAS operator should consider the position-keeping capabilities of the UAS in a 4D space (latitude, longitude, height, and time). The accuracy of the navigation solution, the flight technical error of the UAS, as well as the path definition error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and addressed in defining the operational volume. For navigation errors: the UAS operator should take into account that such errors are determined by the interaction of several contributes, like positioning sensors providing position, navigation and flight control systems, system and human latencies, and environment. The UAS operator should, therefore, establish sufficient margins to cater for such errors.

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The ‘ground risk buffer’ is the area on the surface of the Earth surrounding the operational volume, which is defined by the UAS operator to minimise the risk to third parties on the surface in case the UA leaves the operational volume (i.e. the area the UA is expected to impact if its FTS is triggered when the UA leaves the operational volume). Point 2.3.1(c)(3) of AMC1 to Article 11 (SORA) provides additional information. The relation between ‘flight geography’, ‘flight geography area’, ‘contingency area’, ‘operational volume’ and ‘ground risk buffer’ are depicted in Figure 1 below:

Operational volume Contingency volume Flight geography

Flight geography area

Contingency area

Ground risk buffer

Figure 1 — Relation between ‘flight geography’, ‘flight geography area’, ‘contingency area’, ‘operational volume’ and ‘ground risk buffer’

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AIRSPACE OBSERVER (AO)

The employment of AOs is not limited to operations covered by STSs — they can be employed also in other operations under the ‘specific’ category. The AO’s main responsibilities, as defined in point UAS.STS-02.050, are to: (1) maintain a thorough visual scan of the airspace surrounding the unmanned aircraft (UA) in order to identify any risk of collision with any manned aircraft; (2) maintain awareness of the position of the UA through visual contact or through assistance provided by electronic means; (3) alert the remote pilot when a hazard is detected and assist in avoiding or minimising the potential negative effects.;

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AMC1 Article 5 ‘Specific’ category of UAS operations

TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN THE ‘SPECIFIC’ CATEGORY

(a) Dangerous goods may be transported in the ‘specific’ category of UAS operations only if the UAS operator is able to demonstrate that these goods will not cause harm or damage to third parties or to the environment in case of accident. When compatible with the operation, a crashprotected container, which will prevent the leakage/dispersion of dangerous goods in case of accident, would be acceptable. In this case, the UAS operator should demonstrate that the container is capable of maintaining/protecting the dangerous goods without causing damage or harm to third parties or the environment in case of accident. In demonstrating the conformity of the container, the operational characteristics of the flight (flight speed, altitude, weather conditions, etc.) shall be taken into account, as well as the defining aspects of the geographical area of operation. (b) The assessment of the operational risk of transporting dangerous goods should take into account the following: (1) the risk that such goods pose to persons that are directly involved in their handling, to the environment, and to third parties and their properties; (2) the hazard posed by the quantity and class of the dangerous goods; (3) the characteristics of the container for the dangerous goods; (4) the level of competence of those handling the dangerous goods; and (5) the geographical area in which the flight will be operated. (c) The UAS operator that wishes to carry out operations in the ‘specific’ category to transport dangerous goods should establish a dangerous goods training programmes for the personnel involved, as required by the Technical Instructions. Such training programmes should be commensurate with the responsibilities of the personnel involved in those operations. The training programmes should be subject to review and approval by the competent authority, and should cover at least the following aspects: (1) dangerous goods terminology; (2) classification of dangerous goods; (3) labelling of dangerous goods; (4) identification of dangerous goods that use ‘SDSs’ and the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) consumer labelling; (5) use of the dangerous goods list provided in the Technical Instructions; (6) storage and handling of dangerous goods, including but not limited to the segregation of incompatible dangerous goods, dangerous goods loading, and dangerous goods securing; (7) instructions and safety precautions to be provided to employees and third parties; and (8) emergency/reporting procedures included in the ERP in case of an accident/incident with dangerous goods.

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GM1 to AMC1 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

GENERAL

[…] When UAS operators intend to conduct an operation covered by a PDRA, they should fill in the last two columns of the table related to the selected PDRA, named ‘integrity’ and ‘proof’. In the column ‘integrity’ they should explain how the level of integrity is met, and in the column ‘proof’ how the level of integrity is demonstrated. To support UAS operators, the two columns are already prefilled; however, the UAS operator may adapt the text to their needs. If the UAS operation does not fit completely within the limits of the PDRA, the UAS operator is required to conduct a full risk assessment and submit it to the competent authority. Changes to the PDRA should not be done, unless the competent authority accepts that minor changes should be made.

BVLOS Maximum range Maximum AMC# to PDRA# Edition/date UAS characteristics Overflown area Airspace Notes / VLOS from remote pilot height Article 11

PDRA-S01 1.01 / July Maximum characteristic VLOS Controlled VLOS 1520 m Controlled or AMC4 January 20220 dimension of up to 3 m and ground area uncontrolled, take-off mass of up of to 25 kg that might be with low risk located in a of encounter populated area with manned aircraft PDRA-S02 1.01 / July Maximum characteristic BVLOS Controlled 2 km with (an) AO 1520 m Controlled or AMC5 January 20220 dimension of up to 3 m and ground area or with AO(s) uncontrolled, take-off mass of up to 25 kg that is entirely 1 km, if no AO with low risk located in a of encounter sparsely with manned populated area aircraft PDRA-G01 1.02 / July Maximum characteristic BVLOS Sparsely If no AO, up to 1 km 150 m Uncontrolled, AMC2 January 20220 dimension of up to 3 m and populated areas (operational with low risk typical kinetic energy of up to volume) of encounter 34 kJ with manned aircraft PDRA-G02 1.01 / July Maximum characteristic BVLOS Sparsely Nn/a As As rReserved AMC3 January 20220 dimension of up to 3 m and populated areas (direct C2 link) established or segregated

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BVLOS Maximum range Maximum AMC# to PDRA# Edition/date UAS characteristics Overflown area Airspace Notes / VLOS from remote pilot height Article 11

typical kinetic energy of up to for the for the UAS 34 kJ reserved or operation segregated airspace PDRA-G03 1.0 / Maximum characteristic BVLOS Sparsely n/a 50 m from Controlled or AMC6 January 2022 dimension of up to 3 m and populated areas (direct C2 link) ground uncontrolled typical kinetic energy of up to unless in airspace if 34 kJ reserved or height is segregated below 50 m, airspace otherwise reserved or segregated airspace

Table 2 — List of PDRAs published as AMC2-5 to Article 11 tof the UAS Regulation For the purposes of the SORA, the following definitions should apply: — ‘populated area’ should be understood as ‘congested area’, as defined in Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (the ‘Air Operations Regulation’): ‘in relation to a city, town or settlement, any area which is substantially used for residential, commercial or recreational purposes’; and — ‘rural area’ is used in the context of the air risk and it means the volume outside a populated area and not within the aerodrome traffic zone (ATZ) of an aerodrome.

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AMC2 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

PREDEFINED RISK ASSESSMENT PDRA-G01 Version 1.21

EDITION December 2020January 2022

[…] (b) PDRA characterisation and provisions conditions The characterisation and provisions conditions for this PDRA are summarised in Table PDRA-G01.1 below:

PDRA characterisation and conditionsprovisions

Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

1. Operational characterisation (scope and limitations) Level of human 1.1 No autonomous operations: the remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ intervention pilot should have the ability to maintain chapter/section of the OM. control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the command and control (C2) link. 1.2 The remote pilot should operate only Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration one UA at a time. chapter/section of the OM. 1.3 The remote pilot should not operate the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ UA from a moving vehicle. chapter/section of the OM. 1.4 The remote pilot should not hand over Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the control of the UA over to another chapter/section of the OM. command unit. UA range limit 1.5 Launch/recovery: at VLOS distance from Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the remote pilot, if not operating from a chapter/section of the OM. safe prepared area.

Note: ‘safe prepared area’ means a controlled

Self-declaration

ground area that is suitable for the safe

launch/recovery of the UA. 1.6 In flight:

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

1.6.1 If no AOs are employed: the UA is not Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ operated further than 1 km (or other chapter of the OM, otherwise indicate distance defined by the competent ‘n/a’. authority) from the remote pilot.

Note: The remote pilot’s workload should allow them remote pilot to continuously

visually scan the airspace. 1.6.2 If AOs are employed: the range is not Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ limited as long as the UA is not chapter of the OM, otherwise indicate operated further than 1 km (unless a ‘n/a’. different distance is defined by the competent authority) from the AO who is nearest to the UA. Areas 1.7 UAS operations should be conducted Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ oOverflown Declaration over sparsely populated areas. chapter of the OM where the procedures

Please describe how population density

supported by areas for determining the population density data is identified. data are provided.

UA limitations 1.8 Maximum characteristic dimensions Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or chapter/section of the OM. maximum distance between rotors in Self-declaration case of a multirotor): 3 m 1.9 Typical kinetic energy (as defined in Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ paragraph 2.3.1(k) of AMC1 to Article 11 chapter/section of the OM. of the UAS Regulation: up to 34 kJ Flight height 1.10 The maximum height of the operational Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ limit volume should not be greater than chapter/section of the OM. 150 m (500 ft) above the overflown areasurface (or any other altitude reference defined by the Member State). Self-declaration

Note: In addition to the vertical limit of the operational volume, an air risk buffer is to be considered (see ‘Air risk’ under point 3 of this

table).

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

Airspace 1.11 The UA should be operated: 1.11.1 in uncontrolled airspace (Class F or Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ G) (corresponding to an air risk that chapter/section of the OM. can be classified as ARC-b); or 1.11.2 in a segregated area Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (corresponding to an air risk that chapter/section of the OM. Self-declaration can be classified as ARC-a); or 1.11.3 as otherwise established by the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Member States in accordance with chapter/section of the OM. Article 15 (with an associated air risk that can be classified as not higher than ARC-b). Visibility 1.12 The UA should be operated in an area Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ where flight visibility is greatermore than chapter/section of the OM. 5 km. Self-declaration Note: This flight visibility should be understood

as the distance from which a UA can be visually detected by the remote crew

Note: Please refer to GM1 UAS.STS-02.020(3). Others 1.13 The UA should not be used to drop Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ material or to carry dangerous goods, chapter/section of the OM. except for dropping items in connection with agricultural, horticultural or Self-declaration forestry activities in whichwhere the carriage of thesuch items does not contravene any other applicable regulations.

2. Operational risk classification (according to the classification defined in AMC1 to Article 11 of the UAS Regulation)

Final GRC 3 Final ARC ARC-b SAIL II

3. Operational mitigations

Operational 3.1 To determine the operational volume, Please include a reference to the ‘I declare compliance.’ volume Self-declaration the applicant should consider the relevant chapter/section of the OM. (see Figure 2 of position-keeping capabilities of the UAS

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

AMC1 in 4D space (latitude, longitude, height, Article 11) and time). 3.2 In particular, the accuracy of the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ navigation solution, the flight technical chapter/section of the OM. error of the UAS, as well as the flight path definition error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and addressed when determining the operational volume. 3.3 The remote pilot should apply Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ emergency procedures as soon as there chapter/section of the OM. is an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume. Ground risk 3.4 The UAS operator should establish a Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground risk buffer to protect third chapter/section of the OM. parties on the ground outside the operational volume. 3.4.1 The minimum criterion should be Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the use of the ‘1:1 rule’ (e.g. if the chapter/section of the OM. UA is planned to operate at a height of 150 m, the ground risk buffer should at least be 150 m). Self-declaration 3.5 The operational volume and the ground Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ risk buffer should be all contained in a chapter/section of the OM. sparsely populated area. 3.6 The applicant should evaluate the area of Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ operations typically by means of an on- chapter/section of the OM. site inspection or appraisal, and should be able to justify a lower density of people at risk in the operational area and the ground risk buffer. Air risk 3.7 The UAS operator should establish an air Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration risk buffer to protect third parties in the chapter/section of the OM. air outside the operational volume.

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

3.8 This air risk buffer should be contained in Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the an airspace that meets the chapter/section of the OM.

If the height of the operation is above

conditions defined in 1.11 and class F or

120 m and up to 150 m, please add the

G’ (uncontrolled airspace) over sparsely following: ‘Supporting evidence is included populated areas.and in UAS geographical in the OM.’ zones defined by the MSs where the probability of encounter with manned ‘Justification supporting the appropriate aircraft and other airspace users is not air risk buffer is documented in […].’ low. If the operation is limited at a height below 120 m, no additional vertical air risk buffer is required. 3.9 The operational volume should be Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ outside any geographical zone chapter/section of the OM. corresponding to a flight restriction zone, as defined by the responsible authority, unless the UAS operator has been granted an appropriate permission. 3.10 Prior to the flight, the remote pilot Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ should assess the proximity of the chapter/section of the OM. planned operation to manned aircraft activity. 3.11 If the UAS operation is performed above Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and supporting 120 m and up to 150 m, the UAS operator chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ Declaration should develop appropriate procedures

Please describe how the remote pilots

supported by to not jeopardise other airspace users. data and, if employed, the AOs are able to

assess the height of the UA compared to

other airspace users . Observers 3.121 If the UAS operator decides to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ Self-declaration employ one or more airspace observers chapter/section of the OM, otherwise (AOs), the remote pilot may operate the indicate ‘n/a’.

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

UA up to the distance that is specified in point 1.6.2. 3.132 The UAS operator should ensure the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ correct placement and the appropriate chapter/section of the OM, otherwise number of AOs along the intended flight indicate ‘n/a’. path. Prior to each flight, the UAS operator should verify that: 3.132.1 the visibility and the planned Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ distance of the AOs are within the chapter/section of the OM, otherwise acceptable limits that are defined in indicate ‘n/a’. the operations manual (OM); 3.132.2 there are no potential terrain Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ obstructions for each AO; chapter/section of the OM, otherwise indicate ‘n/a’. 3.132.3 that there are no gaps between Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ the zones that are covered by each chapter/section of the OM, otherwise of the AOs;. indicate ‘n/a’. 3.132.4 communication with each AO is Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ established and effective; and chapter/section of the OM, otherwise ‘n/a’. 3.132.5 if means are used by the AOs to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ determine the position of the UA, chapter/section of the OM, otherwise those means are functioning and indicate ‘n/a’. effective.

Note: Instead of an AO, the remote pilot may

perform the visual scan of the airspace,

provided that the workload allows them

remote pilot to perform their duties.

4. UAS operator and UAS operations conditionsprovisions

UAS operator 4.1 In addition to the responsibilities that are Declaration and UAS defined in point UAS.SPEC.050 of the supported by operations Annex to the UAS Regulation and the data provisions for UAS operators in previous

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

points of this AMC, tThe UAS operator should: 4.1.1 develop an operations manual (OM) Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting (for the template, refer to evidence is included in the OM.’ AMC1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e) and to the complementary information in GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)); 4.1.2 develop procedures to ensure that Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the security requirements applicable chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ to the area of operations are complied with during in the intended operation; 4.1.3 develop measures to protect the UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting against unlawful interference and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ unauthorised access; 4.1.4 develop procedures to ensure that all Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting operations comply with Regulation chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data; in particular, the UAS operator should carry out a data protection impact assessment, when this is required by the data protection national authority of the Member State with regard to the application of Article 35 of that Regulation; 4.1.5 develop guidelines for its remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting pilots to plan UAS operations in a chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ manner that minimises nuisance, including noise and other emissionsrelated nuisance, to people and animals;

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

4.1.62 develop an emergency response Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the ERP is plan (ERP) (see point 7 of available to the competent authority for GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)) in review.’ accordance with the conditions for a ‘medium’ level of robustness (please refer to AMC3 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e); 4.1.73 validate the operational procedures Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the against standards that are recognised description for meeting this condition is by the competent authority and/or in available to the competent authority for accordance with a means of review.’ compliance acceptable to that authority in accordance with the conditions for a ‘medium’ level of robustness, which are included in AMC2 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e); 4.1.84 ensure the adequacy of the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the contingency and emergency description for meeting this condition is procedures, and prove themit available to the competent authority for through any of the following: review.’ (a) dedicated flight tests; or (b) simulations, provided that the representativeness of the simulation means is proven for the intended purpose with positive results; or (c) any other means acceptable to the competent authority; and 4.1.95 have a policy that defines how the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the remote pilot and allany other description for meeting this condition is personnel in charge of duties available to the competent authority for essential to the UAS operation can review.’ declare themselves fit to operate before conducting any operation;.

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

4.1.10 designate for each flight a remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting pilot with adequate competency and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation if needed; 4.1.11 ensure that the UAS operation Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting effectively uses and supports the chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ efficient use of the radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference; 4.1.12 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that recordmaintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM. keeping data is available to the competent information on UAS operations, authority for review.’ including any unusual technical or operational occurrences and other data as required by the declaration or by the operational authorisation.

UAS

4.2 The UAS operator should:

maintenance

4.2.1 ensure that Tthe UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ maintenance instructions that are chapter/section of the OM. defined by the UAS operator should beare included in the OM and cover at least the UAS manufacturer’s instructions and requirements, when Self-declaration applicable;. 4.32.2 ensure that Tthe Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ maintenance staff should follow the chapter/section of the OM. UAS maintenance instructions when performing maintenance;. 4.2.3 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ maintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM. maintenance activities conducted on the UAS;

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4.2.4 establish and keep up to date a list of Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the maintenance staff employed by chapter/section of the OM. the UAS operator to carry out maintenance activities; 4.2.5 comply with point UAS.SPEC.100, if Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ the UAS uses certified equipment; chapter/section of the OM or n/a. External 4.34 The UAS operator should ensure that the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ services level of performance for any externally provided service that is necessary for the safety of the flight is adequate for the intended operation. The UAS operator Self-declaration should declare that this level of performance is adequately achieved. 4.45 The UAS operator should define and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ allocate the roles and responsibilities between the UAS operator and the external service provider(s), if applicable.

5. ConditionsProvisions for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation

As per Appendix A to AMC2 Article 11 The personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation General Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.1 The UAS operator should ensure that all personnel in charge of duties essential to Evidence of training is available for the UAS operation are provided with inspection at the request of the competent competency-based, theoretical and authority or its authorised representative. practical training specific to their duties, The training programme is documented in which consists of the applicable the OM. Declaration theoretical elements derived from supported by AMC1 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(d), and practical data elements from AMC2 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(d) and UAS.SPEC.050(1)(e). In addition, for non-remote pilots, also from AMC3 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(d).

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2 The UAS operator should keep and maintain up to date a record of all the

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relevant qualifications and training Record-keeping data is available for courses completed by the remote pilot and inspection at the request of the competent the other personnel in charge of duties authority. essential to the UAS operation and by the

maintenance staff for at least 3 years after

those persons have ceased to be

employed by the organisation or have

changed position within the organisation.

Remote pilot Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3 The remote pilot should have the authority chapter/section of the OM. to cancel or delay any or all flight

operations under the following conditions:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.1 when the safety of persons is chapter/section of the OM. jeopardised; or

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.2 when property on the ground is chapter/section of the OM. jeopardised; or

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.3 when other airspace users are chapter/section of the OM. jeopardised; or

Self-declaration Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.4 when there is a violation of the terms chapter/section of the OM. of the operational authorisation.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4 If AOs are employed, the remote pilot chapter/section of the OM. should ensure that the necessary number

of AOs is available and correctly placed,

and that the communication with them

can be adequately established.

5.5 The remote pilot should:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.5.1 not perform duties under the chapter/section of the OM. influence of psychoactive substances

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or alcohol, or when they are unfit to perform their tasks due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other causes;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.5.2 be familiar with the manufacturer’s chapter/section of the OM. instructions provided by the manufacturer of the UAS;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.5.3 ensure that the UA remains clear of chapter/section of the OM. clouds;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.5.4 perform unaided visual scan of the chapter/section of the OM. airspace and ensure that the AO(s) can perform the same, if required, to avoid any potential collision hazard;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.5.5 obtain updated information relevant chapter/section of the OM. to the intended operation about any geographical zones defined in accordance with Article 15 of the UAS Regulation; and

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.5.6 ensure that the UAS is in a safe chapter/section of the OM. condition to complete the intended flight safely, and if applicable, check whether the direct remote identification is active and up to date.

5.6 Where multi-crew cooperation (MCC) is Self-declaration required, the UAS operator should:

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Multi-crew Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.6.1 designate the remote pilot-incooperation chapter/section of the OM, otherwise command to be responsible for each (MCC) indicate ‘n/a’. flight;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.6.2 include procedures to ensure

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

coordination between the remote indicate ‘n/a’. crew members through robust and

effective communication channels;

those procedures should cover, as a

minimum:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.6.2.1 the assignment of tasks to the

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

remote crew members; and indicate ‘n/a’.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.6.2.2 the establishment of step-by-

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

step communication; and indicate ‘n/a’.

5.6.3 ensure that the training of the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’

remote crew covers MCC. chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

indicate ‘n/a’.

Maintenance Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting 5.7 Any maintenance staff member that is staff chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ Declaration authorised by the UAS operator to

supported by perform maintenance activities should Evidence of training is available at the

data have been adequately trained in the request of the competent authority.

documented maintenance procedures.

Personnel in Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.8 The personnel in charge of duties charge of duties chapter/section of the OM. essential to the UAS operation should

essential to the

Self- declare that they are fit to operate

UAS operation

declaration before conducting any operation, based

are fit to

on the policy that is defined by the UAS

operate

operator.

6. Technical conditionsprovisions

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6.1 The UAS should be equipped with means to monitor the critical parameters of a safe flight, in particular the following: 6.1.1 the UA position, height or altitude, Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground speed or airspeed, attitude chapter/section of the OM. and trajectory; 6.1.2 the UAS energy status (fuel, battery Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ charge, etc.); and chapter/section of the OM. 6.1.3 the status of critical functions and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ systems; as a minimum, for services chapter/section of the OM. based on RF signals (e.g. C2 Link, GNSS, etc.), means should be provided to monitor the adequate performance and trigger an alert when if the performance level becomes too low. 6.2 The UA should have the performance Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ capability to descend safely from its chapter/section of the OM. operating altitude to a ‘safe altitude’ in less than 1 minute, or have a descent rate of at least 2.5 m/s (500 fpm). Human–- 6.3 The UAS information and control Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ machine interfaces should be clearly and chapter/section of the OM. interface (HMI) succinctly presented and should not confuse, cause unreasonable fatigue, or contribute to causing any disturbance to the personnel in charge of duties Self-declaration essential to the UAS operation in such a way that could adversely affect the safety of the operation. 6.4 If an electronic means is used to support AOs in their role of maintaining awareness of the position of the UAunmanned aircraft, its HMI should:

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6.4.1 be sufficiently easy to understand to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ allow the AOs to determine the chapter/section of the OM, otherwise position of the UA during the indicate ‘n/a’. operation; and 6.4.2 not degrade the AOs’ ability to: 6.4.2.1 perform unaided visual Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ scanning of the airspace where chapter/section of the OM, otherwise indicate ‘n/a’. the UA is operating for any potential collision hazard; and 6.4.2.2 maintain effective Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ communication with the chapter/section of the OM, otherwise remote pilot at all times. indicate ‘n/a’. 6.5 The UAS operator should conduct a UAS Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ evaluation that considers and addresses human factors to determine whether the HMI is appropriate for the operation. C2 links and 6.6 The UAS should comply with the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ communication applicable requirements for radio chapter/section of the OM. equipment and the use of the RF spectrum. 6.7 Protection mechanisms against Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ interference should be used, especially if chapter/section of the OM. unlicensed bands (e.g. ISM) are used for the C2 link (mechanisms such as FHSS, Self-declaration DSSS or OFDM technologyies, or frequency deconflictionde-confliction by procedure). Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.8 The UAS should be equipped with a C2 chapter/section of the OM. link that is protected against unauthorised access to the commandand-control functions.

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.9 In case of a loss of the C2 link, the UAS chapter/section of the OM. should have a reliable and predictable method to recover the command-andcontrol link of the UA or to terminate the flight in a way that reduces any undesirable effect on third parties in the air or on the ground.

6.10 Communication between the remote Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ pilot and the AO(s) should allow the remote pilot to manoeuvre the UA with sufficient time to avoid any risk of collision with manned aircraft, in accordance with point UAS.SPEC.060(3)(b) of the UAS Regulation. Tactical 6.11 The UAS design should be adequate to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ mitigation ensure that the time required between a chapter/section of the OM. command given by the remote pilot and the UA executing it does not exceed 5 seconds. 6.12 Where an electronic means is used to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ Self-declaration assist the remote pilot and/or AOs in chapter/section of the OM, otherwise being aware of the UA position in relation indicate ‘n/a’. to potential ‘airspace intruders’, the information is provided with a latency and an update rate for intruder data (e.g. position, speed, altitude, track) that support the decision criteria. Containment 6.13 To ensure a safe recovery from a Declaration technical issue that involves the UAS or supported by an external system that supportsing the data operation, the UAS operator should ensure that:

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6.13.1 no probable failure of the UAS or Please describe how this condition is met. of any external system that supportsing the operation shwould lead to operation outside the operational volume; and ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.13.2 it is reasonably expected that a Please describe how this condition is met. ‘A design and installation appraisal is fatality will not occur due to any available and it covers at least: probable failure of the UAS or of any external system that — the design and installation features supportsing the operation. (independence, separation, and 6.14 The vertical extension of the operational Please describe how this condition is met. redundancy); and volume should be 150 m above the — the particular risks (e.g. hail, ice, snow, surface (or any other reference altitude electromagnetic interference, etc.) reference defined by the Member State). relevant to the type of operation.’

Note: The term ‘probable’ should be

understood in its qualitative interpretation, i.e.

‘anticipated to occur one or more times during

the entire system/operational life of an item’. 6.15 The following additional conditionsprovisions should apply if the adjacent area includes an assembly of people or if the adjacent airspace is classified as ARC-d (in accordance with the SORAAMC1 Article 11 of the UAS Declaration Regulation): supported by 6.15.1 The UAS should be designed to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ data standards that are considered chapter/section of the OM or indicate Analysis and/or test data with supporting adequate by the competent ‘n/a’. evidence is available. authority and/or in accordance with a means of compliance that is acceptable to that competent authority such that:

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6.15.1.1 the probability of the UA Please include a reference to the relevant leaving the operational chapter/section of the OM or indicate volume should be less than ‘n/a’. –4-4 10 /FH; and 6.15.1.2 no single failure of the UAS Please include a reference to the relevant or of any external system that chapter/section of the OM or indicate supportsing the operation ‘n/a’. should lead to operation outside the ground risk buffer.

Note: The term ‘failure’ should be understood as an occurrence that affects the operation of a component, part, or element in such a way

that it can no longer function as intended.

Errors may cause failures but are not considered to be failures. Some structural or mechanical failures may be excluded from this criterion if it can be shown that these mechanical parts were designed according to

aviation industry best practices. 6.15.2 SW and AEH whose development Please include a reference to the relevant error(s) could directly lead to chapter/section of the OM or indicate operations outside the ground risk ‘n/a’. buffer should be developed according to an industry standard or methodology that isare recognised as adequate by the competent authority.

Note 1: The proposed additional safety conditionsprovisions cover both the integrity

and the assurance levels.

Note 2: The proposed additional safety conditionsprovisions do not imply a systematic need to develop the SW and AEH according to

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an industry standard or methodology that isare recognised as adequate by the competent authority. For instance, if the UA design includes an independent engine shutdown function that systematically prevents the UA from exiting the ground risk buffer due to single failures or an SW/AEH error of the flight controls from occurring, the intent of the conditionsprovisions of point

6.154.1 above could be considered to be met. Remote Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 4 6.16 The UAS has a unique serial number

identification

compliant with standard ANSI/CTA- 2063-A-2019, Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers, 2019, according Self-declaration to Article 40(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/945.

6.17 the UAS is equipped with a remote Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ identification system according to Article 40(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/945. Lights Self-declaration 6.18 If the UAS is operated at night, it is Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ equipped with at least one green flashing light according to point UAS.SPEC.050(1)(l)(i) of the UAS Regulation.

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Appendix A to AMC2 Article 11 The personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation

The following are provisions applicable to UAS operators in relation to ensuring the proficiency, competency and clear duty assignment to the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation. UAS operators may decide to expand these requirements as applicable to its operation. A.1 Training and qualifications for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation A.1.1 The UAS operator should ensure that all the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation (i.e. any people involved in the operation) are provided with competency-based theoretical and practical training specific to their duties that consists of the following elements: A.1.1.2 The basic competencies from the competency framework that are necessary for staff to be adequate for the operation, to ensure safe flight, are as follows: A.1.1.2.1 the UAS regulation, A.1.1.2.2 UAS airspace operating principles, A.1.1.2.3 airmanship and aviation safety, A.1.1.2.4 human performance limitations, A.1.1.2.5 meteorology, A.1.1.2.6 navigation/charts, A.1.1.2.7 UA knowledge, A.1.1.2.8 operating procedures, A.1.1.2.9 assignment of tasks to the crew, A.1.1.2.10 establishment of step-by-step communications, and A.1.1.2.11 coordination and handover. A.1.1.3 Familiarisation with the ’specific’ category of operations A.1.1.3.1 The training programme should be documented (at least the training syllabus should be available).

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A.1.1.3.2 Evidence of training should be presented for inspection upon request from the competent authority or authorised representative. A.2. AOs A.2.1 The AO’s main responsibilities should be to: A.2.1.1 maintain a thorough visual scan of the airspace that is surrounding the UA, to identify any risk of collision with manned aircraft; A.2.1.2 maintain awareness of the position of the UA through direct visual observation or through assistance provided by an electronic means; and A.2.1.3 alert the remote pilot if a hazard is detected and assist in avoiding or minimising the potential negative effects. A.3 Remote pilot A.3.1 The remote pilot has the authority to cancel or delay any or all flight operations under the following conditions: A.3.1.1 the safety of persons is threatened; or A.3.1.2 property on the ground is threatened; or A.3.1.3 other airspace users are in jeopardy; or A.3.1.4 there is a violation of the terms of this authorisation. A.3.2 If VOs are used, then the remote pilot should ensure that the necessary VOs are available and correctly placed, and that the communications with them can be adequately performed. A.3.3 The remote pilot should ensure that the UA remains clear of clouds, and that the ability of the remote pilot, or one of the VOs, to perform unaided visual scanning of the airspace where the unmanned aircraft is operating for any potential collision hazard is not hampered by clouds. A.4. Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) A.4.1 In applications where MCC might be required, the UAS operator should: A.4.1.1 include procedures to ensure coordination between the remote crew members with robust and effective communication channels. Those procedures should cover as a minimum: A.4.1.1.1 the assignment of tasks to the remote crew members; and

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A.4.1.1.2 the establishment of step-by-step communication; and A.4.1.2 ensure that the training of the remote crew covers MCC. A.5. The remote crew is fit to operate A.5.1 The UAS operator should have a policy defining how the remote crew can declare themselves fit to operate before conducting any operation. A.5.2 The remote crew shall declare that they are fit to operate before conducting any operation based on the policy defined by the UAS operator. A.6. Maintenance staff A.6.1 Any staff member authorised by the UAS operator to perform maintenance activities should have been duly trained regarding the documented maintenance procedures. A.6.2 Evidence of training should be presented for inspection upon request from the competent authority or authorised representative. A.6.3 The UAS operator may declare that the maintenance team has received training regarding the documented maintenance procedures; however, evidence of this training shall be made available upon request from the competent authority or authorised representative.

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AMC3 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

PREDEFINED RISK ASSESSMENT PDRA-G02 Version 1.10

EDITION December 2020 January 2022

(a) Scope This PDRA is the result of applying the methodology that is described in AMC1 to Article 11 of the UAS Regulation to UAS operations performed conducted in the ‘specific’ category with the following main attributes: (1) with UA with maximum characteristic dimensions (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors in case of a multirotor) of up to 3 m and typical kinetic energies of up to 34 kJ; (2) BVLOS of the remote pilot; (3) over sparsely populated areas; (4) in airspace that is reserved or segregated for the UAS operation, corresponding to an air risk that can be classified as ARC-a: either a danger area or a restricted area appropriate for unmanned aircraft operations. (5) within the range of the direct C2 link (radio line of sight) up to the height of the upper boundary of the reserved airspace. (b) PDRA characterisation and conditionsprovisions

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The characterisation and conditionsprovisions for this PDRA are summarised in Table PDRA-G02.1 below.

PDRA characterisation and conditionsprovisions

Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof 1. Operational characterisation (scope and limitations)

Level of human 1.1 No autonomous operations: the remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ intervention pilot should have the ability to maintain chapter/section of the OM. control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the command-and-control (C2) link. 1.2 The remote pilot should operate only Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration one UA at a time. chapter/section of the OM. 1.3 The remote pilot should not operate the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ UA from a moving vehicle. chapter/section of the OM. 1.4 The remote pilot should not hand the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ control of the UA over to another chapter/section of the OM. command unit. UA range limit 1.53 Launch/recovery: aAt VLOS distance Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ from the remote pilot, if not operating chapter/section of the OM. from a safe prepared area.

Note: ‘safe prepared area’ means a controlled ground area that is suitable for the safe

Self-declaration launch/recovery of the UA. 1.64 In flight: The range limit should be within Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ the coverage of the direct C2 link (radio chapter/section of the OM, otherwise line of sight), coverage thatwhich ensures indicate ‘n/a’. the safe conduct of the flight. Areas 1.75 UAS operations should be conducted Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Declaration oOverflown over sparsely populated areas. chapter/section of the OM where the supported by Please describe how the population density areas procedures for determining the data data is identified. population density are provided. UA limitations 1.86 Maximum characteristic dimension (e.g. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ wingspan, rotor diameter/area or chapter/section of the OM. Self-declaration maximum distance between rotors in case of a multirotor): 3 m

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1.97 Typical kinetic energy (as defined in Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ paragraph 2.3.1(k) of AMC1 to Article 11 chapter/section of the OM. of the UAS Regulation: up to 34 kJ Flight height Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 1.108 The maximum height of the operation limit chapter/section of the OM. volume is limited by the size of the reserved or segregated airspace. Self-declaration

Note: In addition to the vertical limit of the operational volume, an air risk buffer is to be considered (see ‘Air risk’ under point 3 of this

table). Airspace Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 1.119 Operations should only be conducted in chapter/section of the OM. airspace that is reserved or segregated for the purpose of conducting UAS operations (corresponding to an air risk Self-declaration that can be classified as ARC-a).

Note: ‘Reserved airspace’ means here either a danger area or a restricted area that is

designated for UAS operations. Visibility 1.120 If take-off and landing are conducted Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ in VLOS of the remote pilot, the visibility chapter/section of the OM, otherwise should be sufficient to ensure that no indicate ‘n/a’. Self-declaration people are in danger during the take-off/landing phase. The remote pilot should abort the take-off or landing in case people on the ground are in danger. Others 1.131 The UA should not be used to drop Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ material or to carry dangerous goods, chapter/section of the OM. except for dropping items in connection with agricultural, horticultural or Self-declaration forestry activities in whichwhere the carriage of such the items does not contravene any other applicable regulations.

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof 2. Operational risk classification (according to the classification defined in AMC1 to Article 11 of the UAS Regulation)

Final GRC 3 Final ARC ARC-ba SAIL II

3. Operational mitigations

Operational 3.1 To determine the operational volume, Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ volume the applicant should consider the chapter/section of the OM. (see Figure 2 position-keeping capabilities of the UAS of AMC1 in 4D space (latitude, longitude, height, Article 11) and time). 3.2 In particular, the accuracy of the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ navigation solution, the flight technical chapter/section of the OM. error of the UAS, as well as the flight path Self-declaration definition error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and addressed when determining the operational volume. 3.3 The remote pilot should apply Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ emergency procedures as soon as there chapter/section of the OM. is an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume. Ground risk 3.4 The UAS operator should establish a Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground risk buffer to protect third chapter/section of the OM. parties on the ground outside the operational volume. 3.4.1 The minimum criterion should be Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the use of the ‘1:1 rule’ (e.g. if the chapter/section of the OM. UA is planned to operate at a height Self-declaration of 150 m, the ground risk buffer should at least be 150 m). 3.5 The operational volume and the ground Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ risk buffer should be all contained in a chapter/section of the OM. sparsely populated area. 3.6 The applicant should evaluate the area of Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ operations typically by means of an on- chapter/section of the OM. site inspection or appraisal, and should

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be able to justify a lower reduced density of people at risk in the operational area and the ground risk buffer. Air risk 3.7 The operational volume, including the air Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ risk buffer, if applicable, should be chapter/section of the OM. Self-declaration entirely contained in the reserved or segregated airspace. Observers N/An/a

4. UAS operator and UAS operations conditionsprovisions

UAS operator 4.1 In addition to the responsibilities that are Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting and UAS defined in point UAS.SPEC.050 of the evidence is included in the OM.’ operations Annex to the UAS Regulation and the provisions for UAS operators in previous points of this AMC, tThe UAS operator should: 4.1.1 develop an operations manual (OM) Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting (for the template, refer to evidence is included in the OM.’ AMC1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e) and to the complementary information in GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)); Declaration 4.1.2 develop procedures to ensure that Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting supported by the security requirements applicable chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ data to the area of operations are complied during the intended operation; 4.1.3 develop measures to protect the UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting against unlawful interference and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ unauthorised access; 4.1.4 develop procedures to ensure that all Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting operations comply with Regulation chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data; in

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particular, the UAS operator should carry out a data protection impact assessment, when this is required by the data protection national authority of the Member State with regard to the application of Article 35 of that Regulation; 4.1.5 develop guidelines for its remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting pilots to plan UAS operations in a chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ manner that minimises nuisance, including noise and other emissionsrelated nuisance, to people and animals; 4.1.62 develop an emergency response Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the ERP is plan (ERP) (see point 7 of available to the competent authority for GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)) in review.’ accordance with the conditions for a ‘medium’ level of robustness (please refer to AMC3 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e); 4.1.73 validate the operational procedures Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the ERP is against standards that are recognised available to the competent authority for by the competent authority and/or in review.’ accordance with a means of compliance acceptable to that authorityin accordance with the conditions for a ‘medium’ level of robustness, which are included in AMC2 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e); 4.1.84 ensure the adequacy of the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the contingency and emergency description for meeting this condition is procedures and prove themit available to the competent authority for through any of the following: review.’ (a) dedicated flight tests; or

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(b) simulations, provided that the representativeness of the simulation means is proven for the intended purpose with positive results; or (c) any other means acceptable to the competent authority; and 4.1.95 have a policy that defines how the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the remote pilot and allany other description for meeting this condition is personnel in charge of duties available to the competent authority for essential to the UAS operation can review.’ declare themselves fit to operate before conducting any operation. 4.1.10 designate for each flight a remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting pilot with adequate competency and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation if needed; 4.1.11 ensure that the UAS operation Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting effectively uses and supports the chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ efficient use of the radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference; 4.1.12 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that recordmaintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM. keeping data is available to the competent information on UAS operations, authority.’ including any unusual technical or operational occurrences and other data as required by the declaration or by the operational authorisation; 4.1.136 aAs part of the procedures that are contained in the OM (point 4.1.1 above), include the description of the following:

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(a) The method and means of Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that evidence is communication with the available to the competent authority for authority or entity responsible for review.’ the management of the airspace during the entire period of the reserved or segregated restricted airspace being active, as mandated by the authorisation.

Note: The communication method should be published in the NOTAM activating the reserved airspace to also allow coordination

with manned aircraft. (b) The member(s) of personnel in Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that evidence is charge of duties essential to the available to the competent authority for UAS operation, who are review.’ responsible for establishing that communication. UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.2 The UAS operator should: maintenance chapter/section of the OM. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.2.1 ensure that Tthe UAS maintenance chapter/section of the OM. instructions that are defined by the UAS operator should beare included in the OM and cover at least the UAS manufacturer’s Self-declaration instructions and requirements when applicable.; and

4.3.2.2 ensure that Tthe Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ maintenance staff should follow the chapter/section of the OM. UAS maintenance instructions when performing maintenance;. 4.2.3 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ maintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM.

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maintenance activities conducted on the UAS; 4.2.4 establish and keep up to date a list of Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the maintenance staff employed by the chapter/section of the OM. operator to carry out maintenance activities; 4.2.5 comply with point UAS.SPEC.100, if Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ the UAS uses certified equipment. chapter/section of the OM or indicate ‘n/a’. External 4.34 The UAS operator should ensure that Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ services the level of performance for any externally provided service that is necessary for the safety of the flight is adequate for the intended operation. The UAS operator Self-declaration should declare that this level of performance is adequately achieved. 4.54 The UAS operator should define and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ allocate the roles and responsibilities between the UAS operator and the external service provider(s), if applicable.

5. ConditionsProvisions for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation

As per Appendix A to AMC2 Article 11 The personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation General 5.1 The UAS operator should ensure that all Please describe this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance. personnel in charge of duties essential to Evidence of training are available for the UAS operation are provided with inspection at the request of the competent competency-based theoretical and authority or its authorised representative. practical training specific to their duties, The training programme is documented in which consists of the applicable xxx’ Self-declaration theoretical elements derived from AMC1 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(d) and practical elements from AMC2 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(d) and UAS.SPEC.050(1)(e). 5.2 The UAS operator should keep and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ maintain up to date a record of all the

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relevant qualifications and training Record-keeping data is available for courses completed by the remote pilot and inspection at the request of the competent the other personnel in charge of duties authority. essential to the UAS operation and by the maintenance staff for at least 3 years after those persons have ceased to be employed by the organisation or have changed position within the organisation Remote pilot 5.3 The remote pilot should have the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ authority to cancel or delay any or all flight chapter/section of the OM. operations under the following conditions: 5.3.1 when the safety of persons is Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ jeopardised; or chapter/section of the OM. Self-declaration 5.3.2 when property on the ground is Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ jeopardised; or chapter/section of the OM. 5.3.3 when other airspace users are Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ jeopardised; or chapter/section of the OM. 5.3.4 when there is a violation of the terms Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ of the operational authorisation. chapter/section of the OM.

5.4 The remote pilot should:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.1 not perform duties under the chapter/section of the OM. influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol, or when they are unfit to perform their tasks due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other causes;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.2 be familiar with the manufacturer’s chapter/section of the OM. instructions provided by the manufacturer of the UAS;

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.3 ensure that the UA remains clear of chapter/section of the OM. clouds;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.4 perform unaided visual scan of the chapter/section of the OM. airspace, as required, to avoid any

potential collision hazard;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.5 obtain updated information relevant chapter/section of the OM. to the intended operation about any

geographical zones defined in

accordance with Article 15; and

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.6 ensure that the UAS is in a safe chapter/section of the OM. condition to complete the intended

flight safely and, if applicable, check

whether the direct remote

identification is active and up to date.

Multi-crew

5.5 Where multi-crew cooperation (MCC) may

cooperation

be required, the UAS operator should:

(MCC)

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.5.15designate a remote pilot-in-command

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

to be responsible for each flight; indicate ‘n/a’.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.65.2include procedures to ensure

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

Self-declaration coordination between the remote indicate ‘n/a’. crew members through robust and

effective communication channels;

those procedures should cover, as a

minimum:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.65.2.1 the assignment of tasks to

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

the remote crew members; and indicate ‘n/a’.

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5. 65.2.2 the establishment of step-

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

by-step communication; and indicate ‘n/a’. 5.67 ensure that the training of the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ remote crew covers MCC. chapter/section of the OM, otherwise indicate ‘n/a’. Maintenance Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting 5.78 Any staff member that is authorised by staff chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ Declaration the UAS operator to perform supported by maintenance activities should have been Evidence of training is available at the data adequately trained in the documented request of the competent authority. maintenance procedures.

Personnel in 5.89 The personnel in charge of duties Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ charge of duties essential to the UAS operation should chapter/section of the OM. essential to the declare that they are fit to operate UAS operation before conducting any operation, based are fit to on the policy that is defined by the UAS operate operator.

6. Technical conditionsprovisions

General 6.1 The UAS should be equipped with means to monitor the critical parameters of a safe flight, in particular the following: 6.1.1 the UA position, height or altitude, Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground speed or airspeed, attitude chapter/section of the OM. and trajectory; 6.1.2 the UAS energy status (fuel, battery Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration charge, etc.); and chapter/section of the OM. 6.1.3 the status of critical functions and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ systems; as a minimum, for services chapter/section of the OM. based on RF signals (e.g. C2 Llink, GNSS, etc.), means should be provided to monitor the adequate performance and trigger an alert

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whenif the performance level becomes too low. Human–- 6.32 The UAS information and control Please include a reference to the ‘I declare compliance.’ machine interfaces should be clearly and relevant chapter/section of the OM. interface (HMI) succinctly presented and should not confuse, cause unreasonable fatigue, or contribute to causing any disturbance to the personnel in charge of duties Self-declaration essential to the UAS operation in such a way that could adversely affect the safety of the operation. 6.43 The UAS operator should conduct a UAS Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ evaluation that considers and addresses human factors to determine whether the HMI is appropriate for the operation. C2 links and 6.54 The UAS should comply with the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ communication applicable requirements for radio chapter/section of the OM. equipment and the use of the RF spectrum. 6.65 Protection mechanisms against Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ interference should be used, especially if chapter/section of the OM. unlicensed bands (e.g. ISM) are used for the C2 link (mechanisms such as FHSS, DSSS or OFDM technologyies, or frequency deconflictionde-confliction by Self-declaration procedure). Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.6 The UAS should be equipped with a C2 chapter/section of the OM. link that is protected against unauthorised access to the commandand-control functions.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.7 In case of loss of the C2 link, the UAS chapter/section of the OM. should have a reliable and predictable method to recover the command-and-

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control link of the UA or to terminate the flight in a way that reduces any undesirable effect on third parties in the air or on the ground.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.78 The UAS operator should ensure that chapter/section of the OM. reliable and continuous means of twoway communication for the purpose that is indicated in point 4.1.136(a) above are available.

Tactical N/An/a

mitigation

Containment 6.89 To ensure a safe recovery from a technical issue that involves the UAS or an external system that supportsing the operation, the UAS operator should ensure that: 6.89.1 no probable failure of the UAS or Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ of any external system that A design and installation appraisal is supportsing the operation shwould available and it covers at least: lead to operation outside the Declaration — the design and installation features operational volume; and supported by 6.89.2 it is reasonably expected that a Please describe how this condition is met. (independence, separation, and data redundancy); and fatality will not occur due to any probable failure of the UAS or of — the particular risks (e.g. hail, ice, snow, any external system that electromagnetic interference, etc.) supportsing the operation. relevant to the type of operation.

Note: The term ‘probable’ should be

understood in its qualitative interpretation,

i.e. ‘anticipated to occur one or more times during the entire system/operational life of an

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6.9 A design and installation appraisal should be made available and should cover at least: 6.9.1 the design and installation features (independence, separation, and redundancy); and 6.9.2 the particular risks (e.g. hail, ice, snow, electromagnetic interference, etc.) relevant to the ConOps . Declaration 6.10 The following additional conditions supported by provisions should apply if the adjacent data area includes an assembly of people or if the adjacent airspace is classified as ARCd (in accordance with the SORA AMC1 Article 11 of the UAS Regulation): 6.10.1 The UAS should be designed to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ standards that are considered chapter/section of the OM, otherwise Analysis and/or test data with supporting adequate by the competent indicate ‘n/a’. evidence is available. authority and/or in accordance with a means of compliance that is acceptable to that competent authority such that: 6.10.1.1 the probability of the UA Please include a reference to the relevant leaving the operational chapter/section of the OM, otherwise volume should be less than indicate ‘n/a’. –4-4 10 /FH; and 6. 10.1.2 no single failure of the UAS Please include a reference to the relevant or of any external system that chapter/section of the OM, otherwise supportsing the operation indicate ‘n/a’. should lead to operation outside the ground risk buffer.

Note: The term ‘failure’ should be understood as an occurrence that affects the operation of a component, part, or element in such a way

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that it can no longer function as intended.

Errors may cause failures but are not considered to be failures. Some structural or mechanical failures may be excluded from this criterion if it can be shown that these mechanical parts were designed according to

aviation industry best practices. 6.10.2 SW and AEH whose development Please include a reference to the relevant error(s) could directly lead to chapter/section of the OM or indicate operations outside the ground risk ‘n/a’. buffer should be developed according to an industry standard or methodology that isare recognised as adequate by the competent authority.

Note 1: The proposed additional safety conditionsprovisions cover both the integrity

and the assurance levels.

Note 2: The proposed additional safety conditionsprovisions do not imply a systematic need to develop the SW and AEH according to an industry standard or methodology that isare recognised as adequate by the competent authority. For instance, if the UA design includes an independent engine shutdown function that systematically prevents the UA from exiting the ground risk buffer due to single failures or an SW/AEH error of the flight controls from occurring, the

intent of the conditionsprovisions of point 6. 10.1 above could be considered to be met. 6.11 Compliance with the provisions of points 6.10.1 and 6.10.2 above should be

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substantiated by analysis and/or test data with supporting evidence. Remote Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 7 6.11 The UAS has a unique serial number

identification

compliant with standard ANSI/CTA- 2063-A-2019, Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers, 2019, according Self-declaration to Article 40(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/945.

6.12 The UAS is equipped with a remote Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ identification system according to Article 40(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/945. Lights Self-declaration 6.13 If the UAS is operated at night, it is Please describe how this condition is met ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ equipped with at least one green flashing or indicate ‘n/a’. light according to point UAS.SPEC.050(1)(l)(i) of the UAS Regulation.

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AMC4 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

PREDEFINED RISK ASSESSMENT PDRA-S01 Version 1.10

EDITION December 2020 January 2022

(a) Scope This PDRA addresses the same type of operations that are covered by the standard scenario STS-01 (Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation); however, it provides the UAS operator with the flexibility to use UASs that do not need to be marked as Cclass C5. This PDRA addresses UAS operations that are conducted: (1) with UA with maximum characteristic dimensions (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors in case of a multirotor) of up to 3 m and MTOM of up to 25 kg; (2) in VLOS of the remote pilot; (3) over a controlled ground area that might be located in a populated area; (4) below 150 mnot higher than 120 m above the surface overflown ground level (AGL) (except when close to obstacles); and (5) in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, provided that there is a low probability of encountering manned aircraft . (b) PDRA characterisation and conditionsprovisions

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Topic Assurance level Condition Demonstration of integrity Demonstration of assurance 1. Operational characterisation (scope and limitations)

Level of human 1.1 No autonomous operations: the remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ intervention pilot should have the ability to maintain chapter/section of the OM. control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the command-and-control (C2) link. 1.2 The remote pilot should operate only Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration one UA at a time. chapter/section of the OM. 1.3 The remote pilot should not operate the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ UA from a moving vehicle. chapter/section of the OM. 1.4 The remote pilot should not hand over Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the control of the UA over to another chapter/section of the OM. command unit. UA range limit 1.5 VLOS distance from the remote pilot at Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration all times. chapter/section of the OM. Areas Self-declaration 1.6 UAS operations should be conducted Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ oOverflown over a controlled ground area. chapter/section of the OM. areas 1.7 For the operation of a tethered UA, the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ area should have a radius equal to the chapter/section of the OM. tether length plus 5 m, and should be centred on the point of the surface of the Earth where the tether is fixed. UA limitations Self-declaration 1.8 The UA should have an MTOM of less Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ than 25 kg, including payload. chapter/section of the OM. 1.9 The UA should have a maximum Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ characteristic dimension (e.g. wingspan, chapter/section of the OM. rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors in case of a multirotor) of less than 3 m. Flight height 1.10 The remote pilot should maintain the UA Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration limit within 120 m (unless making use of the chapter/section of the OM.

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option defined in point 1.12) from the closest point of the surface of the Earth. The measurement of the distances should be adapted according to the geographical characteristics of the terrain, such as plains, hills, and mountains. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 1.11 When flying a UA within a horizontal chapter/section of the OM. distance of 50 m from an artificial obstacle that is taller than 105 m, the maximum height of the UAS operation may be increased up to 15 m above the height of the obstacle, at the request of the entity responsible for the obstacle.

1.12 When UAS operators intend to operate Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ at a height above 120 m, up to 150 m, chapter/section of the OM. they should define a risk buffer according to point 3.8 below.maximum height of the operational volume should not exceed by 30 m the maximum height that is allowed by points 1.10 and 1.11 above. Airspace 1.13 The UA should be operated: 1.13.1 in uncontrolled airspace (Class F Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or G), unless different limitations chapter/section of the OM. are provided for by the Member States for their UAS geographical zones in areas where the Self-declaration probability of encountering manned aircraft is not low; or 1.13.2 in controlled airspace after Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ coordination and flight chapter/section of the OM. authorisation in accordance with the published procedures for the

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area of operation, to ensure that the a low probability of encountering manned aircraft is low.

Note: An aAirspace with an air risk that is classified as not higher than ARC-b can be considered having a low probability of

encountering manned aircraft. Visibility 1.14 The flight visibility should allow the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration remote pilot to conduct the entire flight chapter/section of the OM. in VLOS. Others 1.15 The UA should not be used to carry Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ dangerous goods, except for dropping chapter/section of the OM. items in connection with agricultural, Self-declaration horticultural or forestry activities in whichwhere the carriage of such the items does not contravene any other applicable regulations.

2. Operational risk classification (according to the classification defined in AMC1 to Article 11 of the UAS Regulation)

Final GRC 3 Final ARC ARC-b SAIL II

3. Operational mitigations

Operational 3.1 The UAS operator should define the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ volume operational volume for the intended chapter/section of the OM. (see Figure 2 operation, including: of AMC1 3.1.1 the flight geography; and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Article 11) chapter/section of the OM. 3.1.2 the contingency volume, with its Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration external limit(s) at least 10 m beyond chapter/section of the OM. the limit(s) of the flight geography if the operation is conducted with untethered UA. 3.2 To determine the operational volume, Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the UAS operator should consider the chapter/section of the OM. position-keeping capabilities of the UAS

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in 4D space (latitude, longitude, height, and time). 3.3 In particular, the accuracy of the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ navigation solution, the flight technical chapter/section of the OM. error of the UAS, as well as the flight path definition error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and addressed when determining the operational volume. 3.4 The remote pilot should apply Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ emergency procedures as soon as there chapter/section of the OM. is an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume, as per point 5.3.81.4(d) below. Ground risk 3.5 The UAS operator should establish a Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground risk buffer to protect third chapter/section of the OM. parties on the ground outside the operational volume. 3.6 For the operation of untethered UA, the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground risk buffer should cover a chapter/section of the OM. distance beyond the external limit(s) of the contingency area. That distance should be at least as defined below: Maximum Minimum distance to be Self-declaration height above covered by the ground risk ground buffer for untethered UA with an with an MTOM of MTOM of up to 10 kg more than 10 kg 30 m 10 m 20 m 60 m 15 m 30 m 90 m 20 m 45 m 120 m 25 m 60 m

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Max Minimum distance for ground height risk buffer AGL with MTOM with MTOM of up to 10 kg greater than 10 kg 30 m 10 m 20 m 60 m 15 m 30 m 90 m 20 m 45 m 120 m 25 m 60 m 150 m 30 m 75 m 3.7 For the operation of tethered UA, the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground risk buffer is considered in point chapter/section of the OM. 1.7 above. Air risk 3.8 If the UAS operation is performed above Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 120 m and up to 150 m, the UAS operator chapter/section of the OM. should: 3.8.1 establish an air risk buffer to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting protect third parties in the air chapter/section of the OM, otherwise evidence is included in the OM.’ outside the operational volume; indicate ‘n/a’. Justification supporting the reduction of and the air risk buffer is documented in […] or Declaration ‘n/a’. supported by 3.8.2 if the air risk buffer is part of Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting data controlled airspace, coordinate the chapter/section of the OM, otherwise evidence is included in the OM.’ ‘or n/a’ operation with the respective indicate ‘n/a’. ANSP; 3.8.3 develop appropriate procedures to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting not jeopardise other airspace chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ ‘or n/a’ users.

Please describe how the remote pilots and, if employed, the AOs are able to assess the height of the UA compared to

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other airspace users , otherwise indicate

‘n/a’. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 3.89 The operational volume should be chapter/section of the OM. outside any geographical zone corresponding to a flight restriction zone of a protected aerodrome or of any other type, as defined by the responsible Self-declaration authority, unless the UAS operator has been granted an appropriate permission. 3.910 Prior to the flight, the UAS operator Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ should assess the proximity of the chapter/section of the OM. planned operation to manned aircraft activity. Observers Airspace observers (AOs): n/aN/A. UA observers: refer to point 5.3.81.4(b) below.

4. UAS operator and UAS operations conditionsprovisions

UAS operator 4.1 In addition to the responsibilities that are and UAS defined in point UAS.SPEC.050 of the operations Annex to the UAS Regulation and the provisions for UAS operators in previous points of this AMC, tThe UAS operator Declaration should: supported by 4.1.1 develop an operations manual (OM) Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting data (for the template, refer to evidence is included in the OM.’ AMC1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e) and to the complementary information in GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)); 4.1.2 define the operational volume and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting ground risk buffer for the intended evidence is included in the OM.’

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operation, as per points 3.1 to 3.6 above, and include them in the OM; 4.1.3 develop procedures to ensure that Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the security requirements applicable chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ to the area of operations are complied with during the intended operation; 4.1.4 develop measures to protect the UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting against unlawful interference and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ unauthorised access; 4.1.5 develop procedures to ensure that all Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting operations comply with Regulation chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. In particular, the UAS operator should carry out a data protection impact assessment, when this is required by the data protection national authority of the Member State with regard to the application of Article 35 of that Regulation; 4.1.6 develop guidelines for its remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting pilots to plan UAS operations in a chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ manner that minimises nuisance, including noise and other emissionsrelated nuisance, to people and animals; 4.1.73 ensure the adequacy of the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that evidence is contingency and emergency available to the competent authority for procedures and prove themit review.’ through any of the following: (a) dedicated flight tests; or

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(b) simulations, provided that the representativeness of the simulation means is proven for the intended purpose with positive results; or (c) any other means acceptable to the competent authority; and 4.1.84 develop an emergency response Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the ERP is plan (ERP) that is suitable for the available to the competent authority for intended operation (see point 7 of review.’ GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)) in accordance with the conditions for a ‘medium’ level of robustness (please refer to AMC3 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e); 4.1.95 upload updated information into Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the geo-awareness function, if such evidence is included in the OM.’ system is installed on the UAS, when required by the UAS geographical zone for the intended location of the operation; 4.1.106 ensure that before starting the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting operation, the controlled ground evidence is included in the OM.’ area is in place, effective, and compliant with the minimum distance that is defined in points 3.1 and 3.5 above and, when required, coordination coordinate with the appropriate authorities has been established; 4.1.117 ensure that before starting the operation, all persons that are present in the controlled ground area:

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(a) have been informed of the risks of Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the operation; evidence is included in the OM.’ (b) have been briefed on or trained Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting in, as appropriate, the safety evidence is included in the OM.’ precautions and measures that the UAS operator has established for their protection; and (c) have explicitly agreed to Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting participate in the operation; evidence is included in the OM.’ 4.1.12 designate for each flight a remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting pilot with adequate competency and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation if needed; 4.1.13 ensure that the UAS operation Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting effectively uses and supports the chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ efficient use of the radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference; 4.1.14 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that recordmaintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM. keeping data is available to the competent information on UAS operations, authority.’ including any unusual technical or operational occurrences and other data as required by the declaration or by the operational authorisation. 4.1.8 ensure that the UAS that is used in the intended operation complies with the technical provisions of point 6 below. 4.2 A UAS operation under this PDRA should be conducted: 4.2.1 keeping the UA in VLOS of the remote pilot at all times;

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4.2.2 in accordance with the OM that is referred to in point 4.1.1 above; 4.2.3 over a controlled ground area that comprises the area of the operational volume that is indicated in point 3.1 above and the ground risk buffer that is indicated in point 3.5 above, both projected on the surface of the Earth; 4.2.4 at a ground speed of less than 5 m/s in case of untethered UA; 4.2.5 by a remote pilot that complies with point 5.1 below; and 4.2.6 with a UA that complies with point 6 below. UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.2 The UAS operator should: maintenance chapter/section of the OM. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.32.1 ensure that Tthe UAS maintenance chapter/section of the OM. instructions that are defined by the UAS operator should beare included in the OM and cover at least the UAS manufacturer’s instructions and requirements when applicable.; and Self-declaration 4.42.2 ensure that Tthe Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ maintenance staff should follow the chapter/section of the OM. UAS maintenance instructions when performing maintenance;. 4.2.3 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ maintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM. maintenance activities conducted on the UAS; 4.2.4 establish and maintain up to date a Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ list of the maintenance staff employed chapter/section of the OM.

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by the operator to carry out maintenance activities; 4.2.5 comply with point UAS.SPEC.100, if Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ the UAS uses certified equipment. chapter/section of the OM or n/a. External 4.53 The UAS operator should ensure that Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ services the level of performance for any externally provided service that is necessary for the safety of the flight is adequate for the intended operation. The UAS operator Self-declaration should declare that this level of performance is adequately achieved. 4.64 The UAS operator should define and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ allocate the roles and responsibilities between the UAS operator and the external service provider(s), if applicable.

5. ConditionsProvisions for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation

As per Appendix A to AMC2 Article 11 The personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation General Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.1 The UAS operator should keep and maintain up to date a record of all the Record-keeping data is available for relevant qualifications and training inspection at the request of the competent courses completed by the remote pilot and authority. the other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation and by the maintenance staff for at least 3 years after those persons have ceased to be employed by the organisation or have changed position within the organisation.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2 The remote pilot should have the authority chapter/section of the OM. to cancel or delay any or all flight operations under the following conditions:

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2.1 the safety of persons is jeopardised; chapter/section of the OM. or

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2.2 property on the ground is chapter/section of the OM. jeopardised; or

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2.3 other airspace users are in jeopardy; chapter/section of the OM. or

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2.4 there is a violation of the terms of the chapter/section of the OM. operational authorisation.

Remote pilot

5.31 In addition to complying with the requirements of point UAS.SPEC.060 of the Annex to the UAS Regulation and with the provisions for remote pilots in previous points of this AMC, a The remote pilot who is engaged in operations under this PDRA should:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.1 not perform any duties under the chapter/section of the OM. influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol, or when they are unfit to Self-declaration perform their tasks due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other causes;

5.3.2 be familiar with the manufacturer’s Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ instructions provided by the chapter/section of the OM. manufacturer of the UAS; 5.3.3 ensure that the UA remains clear of Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ clouds; chapter/section of the OM. Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.41.1 hold a certificate of remotepilotremote pilot theoretical

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knowledge, in accordance with Attachment A to Chapter I of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation , which is issued by the competent authority or by an entity that is designated by the competent authority of a Member State;

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.51.2 hold an accreditation of completion of a practical-skills practical-skill training course for this PDRA, in accordance with Attachment A to Chapter I of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation, which is issued by: (a) an entity that has declared compliance with the requirements of Appendix 3 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation and is recognised by the competent authority of a Member State; or (b) a UAS operator that has declared been authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of registration compliance with to operate according to this PDRA (or declared to the same competent authority, compliance with STS-01) and with the requirements of Appendix 3 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation.;

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remote pilot should undergo additional theoretical knowledge training in the following topics:

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the training (a) raising awareness about the air risk syllabus is available for inspection at the and about the existence of other request of the competent authority.’ airspace users;

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the training (b) checking height determination/ syllabus is available for inspection at the limitation devices; and request of the competent authority.’ Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the training (c) using applicable procedures in case a syllabus is available for inspection at the manned aircraft is detected. request of the competent authority.’

5.1.3.7 bBefore starting the UAS operation, the remote pilot should:, verify that the means to terminate the flight of the UA as well as the remote identification system are operational; and:

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ (a) verify that the means to terminate the UA flight and the remote identification system are operational;

(b) obtain updated information Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ relevant to the intended operation chapter/section of the OM. about any geographical zones defined in accordance with Article 15 of the UAS Regulation; and (c) ensure that the UAS is in a safe Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ condition to complete the intended chapter/section of the OM. flight safely and, if applicable, check whether the direct remote

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identification is active and up to date.

5.1.43.8 dDuring the flight:

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ (a) keep the UA in VLOS and maintain a thorough visual scan of the airspace that surrounds is surrounding the UA to avoid any risk of collision with manned aircraft; the remote pilot should discontinue the flight if the operation poses a risk to other aircraft, people, animals, environment or property;

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ (b) for the purpose of point (a) above, be possibly being assisted by a UA observer ; clear and effective communication should be established between the remote pilot and the UA observer;

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ (c) use the contingency procedures that are defined by the UAS operator for abnormal situations, including situations where the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the flight geography; and

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ (d) use the emergency procedures that are defined by the UAS

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operator for emergencies, including triggering the means to terminate the flight when the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume; the means to terminate the flight should be triggered at least 10 m before the UA reaches the limits of the operational volume;.

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ (e) keep the UA at a ground speed of less than 5 m/s in case of untethered UA;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (f) activate the direct remote 13 chapter/section of the OM. identification system .

6. Technical conditionsprovisions

UAS 6.1 The UAS operator should use a UAS ‘I declare that the UAS is marked with a marked as class C5 and complies with the class C5 identification label.’ or ‘n/a’ requirements of that class, as defined in Part 16 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945. Self-declaration Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 6.2 As an alternative to point 6.1, the UAS operator may use a UAS that complies with the requirements of Part 16 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945, except that the UAS does not need to:

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6.12.1 bear a Cclass C3 UAS or a Cclass C5 UAS identification label on itself;

6.12.2 be exclusively powered by electricity, if the UAS operator ensures that the environmental impact that is caused by the use of non-electric UAS is minimised;

6.12.3 include a notice that is published by EASA and provides the applicable limitations and obligations, as required by the UAS Regulation; and

6.12.4 include the manufacturer’s instructions for the UAS if it is privately built; however, information on its operation and maintenance, as well as on the training of the remote pilot, should be included in the OM.

Note 1: The UAS can comply with point (9) of Part 4 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 by using an add-on that complies with Part 6 of the Annex to thatsaid

Regulation.

Note 2: If the UA does not have bear a physical serial number that is compliant with standard ANSI/CTA-2063-A ‘Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers’ and/or does not have an integrated system of direct remote identification, it can comply with point (9) of Part 4 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 by using an add-on that complies

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with Part 6 of the Annex to thatsaid

Regulation.

Note 3: If the UAS is privately built, there may be no identification on the UA of its MTOM. In that case, the UAS operator should ensure that the MTOM of the UA, in the configuration of

the UA before take-off, does not exceed 25 kg.

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AMC5 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

PREDEFINED RISK ASSESSMENT PDRA-S02 Version 1.01

EDITION December 2020 January 2022 (a) Scope This PDRA addresses the same type of operations that are covered by the standard scenario STS-02 (Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation); however, it provides the UAS operator with the flexibility to use UASs that do not need to be marked as Cclass C6. This PDRA addresses UAS operations that are conducted: (1) with UA with maximum characteristic dimensions (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors in case of a multirotor) of up to 3 m and MTOM of up to 25 kg; (2) at a distance of up to 2 km from the remote pilot if airspace observers (AOs) are employed; otherwise at a distance of up to 1 km; (3) over a controlled ground area that is entirely located in a sparsely populated area; (4) below 150 mnot higher than 120 m above ground level (AGL)the surface overflown (except when close to obstacles); and (5) in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, provided that there is a low probability of encountering manned aircraft . (b) PDRA characterisation and conditionsprovisions

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof 1. Operational characterisation (scope and limitations)

Level of human 1.1 No autonomous operations: the remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ intervention pilot should have the ability to maintain chapter/section of the OM. control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the command-and-control (C2) link. 1.2 The remote pilot should operate only Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration one UA at a time. chapter/section of the OM. 1.3 The remote pilot should not operate the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ UA from a moving vehicle. chapter/section of the OM. 1.4 The remote pilot should not hand over Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the control of the UA over to another chapter/section of the OM. command unit. UA range limit 1.5 UAS operations should be conducted:

1.5.1 keeping the UA in sight of the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ remote pilot during the launch and chapter/section of the OM. recovery of the UA, unless the recovery of the UA is the result of an emergency flight termination; Self-declaration 1.5.2 if no airspace observer (AO) is Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ employed in the operation, with chapter/section of the OM. the UA no further than 1 km from the remote pilot; and 1.5.3 if one or more AOs are employed in Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the operation, with the UA no chapter/section of the OM. further than 2 km from the remote pilot. Areas 1.6 UAS operations should be conducted Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ oOverflown Self-declaration over a controlled ground area. chapter/section of the OM.

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UA limitations 1.7 The UA should have an MTOM of less Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ than 25 kg, including payload. chapter/section of the OM. 1.8 The UA should have a maximum Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ characteristic dimension (e.g. wingspan, chapter/section of the OM. rotor diameter/area or maximum Self-declaration distance between rotors in case of a multirotor) of less than 3 m. 1.9 The UA should have a maximum ground Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ speed in level flight of not more than chapter/section of the OM. 50 m/s. Flight height 1.10 The remote pilot should maintain the UA Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ limit within 120 m (unless making use of the chapter/section of the OM. option defined in point 1.12) from the closest point of the surface of the Earth. The measurement of the distances should be adapted according to the geographical characteristics of the terrain, such as plains, hills, and mountains. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 1.11 When flying a UA within a horizontal chapter/section of the OM. distance of 50 m from an artificial obstacle that is taller than 105 m, the Self-declaration maximum height of the UAS operation may be increased up to 15 m above the height of the obstacle, at the request of the entity that is responsible for the obstacle.

1.12 The UAS operator may propose to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ operate at a height above 120 m, but up chapter/section of the OM. to 150 m. In that case, the UAS operator shouldshould define a risk buffer according to point 3.7 below.maximum height of the operational volume should not exceed by 30 m the maximum height

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that is allowed by points 1.10 and 1.11 above. 1.13 The UA should be operated: 1.13.1 in uncontrolled airspace (Class F Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or G), unless different limitations chapter/section of the OM. are provided for by the Member States for their UAS geographical zones in areas where the probability of encountering manned aircraft is not low; or 1.13.2 in controlled airspace after Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ coordination and flight chapter/section of the OM. Self-declaration authorisation in accordance with the published procedures for the area of operation, to ensure that the a low probability of encountering manned aircraft is low.

Note: An aAirspace with an air risk that is classified as not higher than ARC-b can be considered having a low probability of

encountering manned aircraft. Visibility 1.14 The UA operation should be conducted Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ in an area where the flight visibility is chapter/section of the OM. Self-declaration greatermore than 5 km. Note: Please refer to GM1 UAS.STS-02.020(3). Others 1.15 The UA should not be used to carry Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ dangerous goods, except for dropping chapter/section of the OM. items in connection with agricultural, Low horticultural or forestry activities in whichwhere the carriage of such the items does not contravene any other applicable regulations.

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Final GRC 3 Final ARC ARC-b SAIL II

3. Operational mitigations

Operational 3.1 The UAS operator should define the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ volume operational volume for the intended chapter/section of the OM. (see Figure 2 of operation, including the flight geography AMC1 Article 11) and the contingency volume. 3.2 To determine the operational volume, Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the UAS operator should consider the chapter/section of the OM. position-keeping capabilities of the UAS in 4D space (latitude, longitude, height, and time). 3.3 In particular, the accuracy of the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration navigation solution, the flight technical chapter/section of the OM. error of the UAS, as well as the flight path definition error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and addressed when determining the operational volume. 3.4 The remote pilot should apply Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ emergency procedures as soon as there chapter/section of the OM. is an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume, as per point 5.3.101.4(h) below. Ground risk 3.5 The UAS operator should establish a Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground risk buffer to protect third chapter/section of the OM. parties on the ground outside the operational volume. 3.6 The ground risk buffer should cover a Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration distance that is at least equal to the chapter/section of the OM. distance most likely to be travelled by the UA after activation of the flight termination system specified by the UAS manufacturer’s instructions, considering

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the operational conditions within the limitations specified by the UAS manufacturer. Air risk 3.7 If the UAS operation is performed above Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 120 m and up to 150 m, the UAS operator chapter/section of the OM. should: 3.7.1 establish an air risk buffer to protect Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ third parties in the air outside the chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise Justification supporting the reduction of operational volume; and indicate ‘n/a’. the air risk buffer is documented in […]. or ‘n/a’ 3.7.2 if the air risk buffer is part of Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting Declaration controlled airspace, coordinate the chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise evidence is included in the OM.’ […]. or supported by operations with the respective ANSP. indicate ‘n/a’. ‘n/a’ data 3.7.3 develop appropriate procedures to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting not jeopardise other airspace users. chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ […]. or ‘n/a’

Please describe how the remote pilots and, if employed, the AOs are able to assess the height of the UA compared to other airspace users , or otherwise

indicate ‘n/a’.

3.78 The operational volume should be Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ outside any geographical zone chapter/section of the OM. corresponding to a flight restriction zone Self-declaration of a protected aerodrome or of any other type, as defined by the responsible authority, unless the UAS operator has been granted an appropriate permission.

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3.89 Prior to the flight, the UAS operator Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ should assess the proximity of the planned chapter/section of the OM. operation to manned aircraft activity. Observers 3.910 If the UAS operator decides to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ employ one or more airspace observers chapter/section of the OM. (AOs), the UA may be operated at a distance from the remote pilot greater than that referred to in point 1.5.2 above. Self-declaration 3.110 In relation to AOs, the UAS operator Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ should comply with the conditions chapter/section of the OM. provisions of point 4.1.158 below. 3.12 AOs should comply with the conditions Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ provisions of point 5.42 below. chapter/section of the OM.

4. UAS operator and UAS operations conditionsprovisions

UAS operator 4.1 In addition to the responsibilities that are Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting and UAS defined in point UAS.SPEC.050 of the evidence is included in the OM.’ operations Annex to the UAS Regulation and the provisions for UAS operators in previous points of this AMC, tThe UAS operator should: 4.1.1 develop an operations manual (OM) Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting (for the template, refer to evidence is included in the OM.’ Declaration AMC1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e) and to the supported by complementary information in data GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)); 4.1.2 define the operational volume and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting ground risk buffer for the intended evidence is included in the OM.’ operation, as per points 3.1 to 3.6 above, and include them in the OM; 4.1.3 develop procedures to ensure that Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the security requirements applicable chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ to the area of operations are

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complied with during the intended operation; 4.1.4 develop measures to protect the UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting against unlawful interference and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ unauthorised access; 4.1.5 develop procedures to ensure that all Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting operations comply with Regulation chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. In particular, the UAS operator should carry out a data protection impact assessment, when this is required by the data protection national authority of the Member State with regard to the application of Article 35 of that Regulation; 4.1.6 develop guidelines for its remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting pilots to plan UAS operations in a chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ manner that minimises nuisance, including noise and other emissionsrelated nuisance, to people and animals; 4.1.73 ensure the adequacy of the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and evidence is contingency and emergency available to the competent authority for procedures and prove themit review.’ through any of the following: (a) dedicated flight tests; or

(b) simulations, provided that the representativeness of the simulation means is proven for the intended purpose with positive results; or

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(c) any other means acceptable to the competent authority; and 4.1.84 develop an emergency response Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the ERP is plan (ERP) that is suitable for the available to the competent authority for intended operation (see point 7 of review.’ GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)) in accordance with the conditions for a ‘medium’ level of robustness (please refer to AMC3 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e); 4.1.95 upload updated information into Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the geo-awareness function, if such evidence is included in the OM.’ system is installed on the UAS, when required by the UAS geographical zone for the intended location of the operation; 4.1.106 ensure that before starting the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting operation, the controlled ground evidence is included in the OM.’ area is in place, effective, and compliant with the minimum distance that is defined in points 3.1 and 3.6 above and, when required, coordinateion with the appropriate authorities has been established; 4.1.117 ensure that before starting the operation, all persons that are present in the controlled ground area: (a) have been informed of the risks of Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the operation; evidence is included in the OM.’ (b) have been briefed on or trained Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting in, as appropriate, the safety evidence is included in the OM.’ precautions and measures that the UAS operator has established for their protection; and

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(c) have explicitly agreed to Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting participate in the operation; and evidence is included in the OM.’ 4.1.12 designate for each flight a remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting pilot with adequate competency and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation if needed; 4.1.13 ensure that the UAS operation Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting effectively uses and supports the chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ efficient use of the radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference; 4.1.14 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that recordmaintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM. keeping data is available to the competent information on UAS operations, authority.’ including any unusual technical or operational occurrences and other data as required by the declaration or by the operational authorisation; 4.1.815 before starting the operation, and if airspace observers (AOs) are employed: (a) ensure the correct placement and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the appropriate number of AOs evidence is included in the OM.’ along the intended flight path; (b) verify that: (i) the visibility and the planned Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting distance of the AOs are within evidence is included in the OM.’ the acceptable limits as defined in the OM; (ii) there are no potential terrain Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting obstructions for each AO; evidence is included in the OM.’ (iii) there are no gaps between Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the zones that are covered by evidence is included in the OM.’ each of the AOs;

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(iv) the communication with each Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting AO is established and evidence is included in the OM.’ effective; and (v) if means are used by the AOs Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting to determine the position of evidence is included in the OM.’ the UA, those means are functioning and effective; and (c) ensure that the AOs have been Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting briefed on the planned flight path evidence is included in the OM.’ of the UA and on the associated timing.; and 4.1.9 ensure that the UAS that is used in the intended operation complies with the technical provisions of point 6 below. 4.2 A UAS operation under this PDRA should be conducted: 4.2.1 keeping the UA in sight of the remote pilot during the launch and recovery of the UA, unless the recovery of the UA is the result of an emergency flight termination; 4.2.2 in accordance with the OM that is referred to in point 4.1.1 above; 4.2.3 over a controlled ground area that comprises the area of the operational volume that is indicated in point 3.1 above and the ground risk buffer that is indicated in point 3.5 above, both projected on the surface of the Earth; 4.2.4 by a remote pilot that complies with point 5.1 below; and 4.2.5 with a UA that complies with point 6 below and is operated with:

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(a) an active system to prevent the UA from exceeding the limits of the flight geography; and (b) an active and updated system of direct remote identification. 4.23 If no AO is employed in the operation, the Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting operation should be conducted with the evidence is included in the OM.’ UA flying no further from the remote pilot than the distance that is indicated in point 1.52.2 above and following a preprogrammed trajectory when the UA is not in the VLOS of the remote pilot. 4.34 If one or more AOs are employed in the operation, the following conditions should be complied with: 4.34.1 the AO(s) should be positioned so as Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting to adequately cover the operational evidence is included in the OM.’ volume and the surrounding airspace, having the minimum flight visibility that is indicated in point 1.140 above; 4.34.2 the UA should be operated no Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting further than 1 km from the AO who is evidence is included in the OM.’ nearest to the UA; 4.34.3 the distance between any AO and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting the remote pilot should not be evidence is included in the OM.’ greatermore than 1 km; and 4.34.4 robust and effective means are Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting available for the communication evidence is included in the OM.’ between the remote pilot and the AO(s). Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ Self-declaration 4.4. The UAS operator should:

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UAS Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.45.1 ensure that Tthe UAS maintenance

maintenance

instructions that are defined by the UAS operator should beare included in the OM and cover at least the UAS manufacturer’s instructions and requirements when applicable.; and

4.64.2 Thethat maintenance staff should Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ follow the UAS maintenance instructions when performing maintenance;. 4.4.3 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ maintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM. maintenance activities conducted on the UAS; 4.4.4 establish and maintain up to date a Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ list of the maintenance staff employed chapter/section of the OM. by the operator to carry out maintenance activities; 4.4.5 comply with point UAS.SPEC.100, if Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ the UAS uses certified equipment. chapter/section of the OM or indicate ‘n/a’. External 4.75 The UAS operator should ensure that Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ services the level of performance for any externally chapter/section of the OM. provided service that is necessary for the safety of the flight is adequate for the intended operation. The UAS operator Self-declaration should declare that this level of performance is adequately achieved. 4.86 The UAS operator should define and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ allocate the roles and responsibilities chapter/section of the OM. between the UAS operator and the external service provider(s), if applicable.

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof 5. ConditionsProvisions for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation

As per Appendix A to AMC2 Article 11 The personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation General Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.1 The UAS operator should keep and maintain up to date a record of all the Record-keeping data is available for relevant qualifications and training inspection at the request of the competent courses completed by the remote pilot and authority. other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation and by the maintenance staff for at least 3 years after those persons have ceased to be employed by the organisation or have changed position within the organisation.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2 The remote pilot should have the authority chapter/section of the OM. to cancel or delay any or all flight operations under the following conditions:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2.1 the safety of persons is jeopardised; or chapter/section of the OM. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2.2 property on the ground is jeopardised; chapter/section of the OM. or

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2.3 other airspace users are in jeopardy; or chapter/section of the OM. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.2.4 there is a violation of the terms of the chapter/section of the OM. operational authorisation.

Remote pilot Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.31 In addition to complying with the chapter/section of the OM. requirements of point UAS.SPEC.060 of Self-declaration the Annex to the UAS Regulation and with the provisions for remote pilots in previous points of this AMC, a The remote pilot who

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is engaged in operations under this PDRA should:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.1 not perform any duties under the chapter/section of the OM. influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol, or when they are unfit to perform their tasks due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other causes;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.2 be familiar with the manufacturer’s chapter/section of the OM. instructions provided by the manufacturer of the UAS;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.3 ensure that the UA remains clear of chapter/section of the OM. clouds; and

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.41.1 hold a certificate of remote pilot chapter/section of the OM. remote-pilot theoretical knowledge, in accordance with Attachment A to Chapter II of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation,, which is issued by the competent authority or by an entity that is designated by the competent authority of a Member State;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.51.2 hold an accreditation of completion chapter/section of the OM. of a practical-skills practical-skill training course for this PDRA, in accordance with Attachment A to Chapter I of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation, which is issued by:

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(a) an entity that has declared compliance with the requirements of Appendix 3 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation and is recognised by the competent authority of a Member State; or

(b) a UAS operator that has declared been authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of registration compliance with to operate according to this PDRA (or declared to the same competent authority compliance with STS-01) and with the requirements of Appendix 3 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation;

5.3.6 if operations are conducted at a height between 120 and 150 m, receive additional theoretical knowledge training in the following topics:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (a) raising awareness about the air risk chapter/section of the OM. and about the existence of other airspace users;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (b) checking height determination/ chapter/section of the OM. limitation devices;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (c) using procedures for the chapter/section of the OM. coordination between the remote pilot and the AO(s);

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (d) using the applicable procedures in chapter/section of the OM. case a manned aircraft is detected;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.7 obtain updated information relevant chapter/section of the OM. to the intended operation about any geographical zones defined in accordance with Article 15 of the UAS Regulation; and

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.8 ensure that the UAS is in a safe chapter/section of the OM. condition to complete the intended flight safely and, if applicable, check whether the direct remote identification is active and up to date;

5.1.3.9 before starting the UAS operation:

(a) verify that the remote Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ identification system is operational; (b) obtain updated information Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ relevant to the intended chapter/section of the OM. operation about any geographical zones defined in accordance with Article 15 of the UAS Regulation; (c) ensure that the UAS is in a safe Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ condition to complete the chapter/section of the OM. intended flight safely and, if applicable, check whether the direct remote identification is active and up to date; (ad) set the programmable flight Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ volume of the UA to keep it within chapter/section of the OM. the flight geography; and

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (be) verify that the means to chapter/section of the OM. terminate the flight as well as the programmable flight volume functionality of the UA are operational; and

5.1.43.10 during the flight:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (a) unless supported by aerial chapter/section of the OM. observers (AOs), maintain a thorough visual scan of the airspace that surrounds is surrounding the UA to avoid any risk of collision with manned aircraft; the remote pilot should discontinue the flight if the operation poses a risk to other aircraft, people, animals, environment or property;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (b) maintain control of the UA, except chapter/section of the OM. in case of a loss of the commandand-control link;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (c) operate only one UA at a time; chapter/section of the OM. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (d) not operate the UA from a moving chapter/section of the OM. vehicle;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (e) not hand over the control of the chapter/section of the OM. UA over to another control unit;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (f) inform the AO(s), when employed, chapter/section of the OM. in a timely manner of any

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deviations of the UA from the intended flight path, and of the associated timing;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (g) use the contingency procedures chapter/section of the OM. that are defined by the UAS operator for abnormal situations, including situations where the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the flight geography; and

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (h) use the emergency procedures chapter/section of the OM. that are defined by the UAS operator for emergencies, including triggering the means to terminate the flight when the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume;.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (i) activate the system to prevent the chapter/section of the OM. UA from exceeding the limits of the flight geography; and

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (j) activate the direct remote 19 chapter/section of the OM. identification system .

Airspace Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.24 The AO’s main responsibilities are laid observer (AO) chapter/section of the OM. down in point UAS.STS-02.050 of the Self-declaration Annex to the UAS Regulation.A.2 of Appendix A to AMC2 Article 11 The

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personnel in charge of duties essential

to the UAS operation.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.5 If operations are conducted at a height chapter/section of the OM. between 120 and 150 m, the AO(s)

should undergo additional theoretical

knowledge training in the following

topics:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ (a) raising awareness about the air

chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise

risk and about the existence of indicate ‘n/a’. other airspace users;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ (b) checking height determination/

chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise

limitation devices; indicate ‘n/a’.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ (c) using the procedures for the

chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise

coordination between the indicate ‘n/a’. remote pilot and the AO(s); and

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ (d) using the applicable procedures

chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise

in case a manned aircraft is indicate ‘n/a’. detected.

6. Technical conditionsprovisions

UAS 6.1 The UAS operator should use a UAS ‘I declare that the UAS is marked with a

marked with a class C6 identification class C6 identification label.’ or ‘n/a’

Self- label and which complies with the

declaration requirements of that class, as defined in

Part 17 of the Annex to Regulation (EU)

2019/945.

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Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 6.2 As an alternative to point 6.1, the UAS operator may use a UAS that complies with the requirements of Part 16 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945, except that the UAS does not need to:

6.2.1.1 bear a Cclass C3 UAS or a Cclass C6 UAS identification label on itself;

6.2.1.2 be exclusively powered by electricity, if the UAS operator ensures that the environmental impact that is caused by the use of non-electric UAS is minimised;

6.2.1.3 include a notice that is published by EASA and provides the applicable limitations and obligations, as required by the UAS Regulation; and 6.2.1.4 include the manufacturer’s instructions for the UAS if it is privately built; however, information on its operation and maintenance, as well as on the training of the remote pilot, should be included in the OM.

Note 1: The UAS can comply with point (9) of Part 4 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 by using an add-on that complies with Part 6 of the Annex to that said

Regulation.

Note 2: If the UA does not bear have a physical serial number that is compliant with standard ANSI/CTA-2063-A ‘Small Unmanned Aerial

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Systems Serial Numbers’ and/or does not have an integrated system of direct remote identification, it can comply with point (9) of Part 4 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 by using an add-on that complies with Part 6 of the Annex to that said

Regulation.

Note 3: If the UAS is privately built, there may be no identification on the UA of its MTOM. In that case, the operator should ensure that the MTOM of the UA, in the configuration of the

UA before take-off, does not exceed 25 kg.

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AMC6 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

PREDEFINED RISK ASSESSMENT PDRA-G03 Version 1.0 EDITION January 2022 (a) Scope This PDRA is the result of applying the methodology described in AMC1 Article 11 of the UAS Regulation to UAS operations performed in the ‘specific’ category: (1) with UA with maximum characteristic dimensions (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors in case of a multirotor) of up to 3 m and typical kinetic energies of up to 34 kJ; (2) BVLOS of the remote pilot; (3) over sparsely populated areas; (4) within the range of the direct C2 link in an operational volume under 30 m above the overflown area (or any other altitude reference defined by the Member State of operations); (5) following preprogrammed or preplanned flexible routes within the operational volume; (6) in one of the following conditions: (i) reserved or segregated airspace for UAS operations; (ii) operating at a maximum height not exceeding 30 m from the ground; (iii) when operating at no more than 30 m horizontally from an obstacle, operating at a maximum height not exceeding 15 m from the obstacle; if the height of the obstacle does not exceed 20 m, then the hight of the operation may be up to 30 m from the obstacle (meaning no more than a total of 50 m from the ground); Minimum 20m Maximum operational Maximum flight volume 50m geography 30m

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Minimum 20m Minimum 20m Maximum Maximum distance 15m distance 30m Less than Less than 30m 30m Obstacle Max flight Obstacle hight up geography higher to 20m 50m than 20m Figure 1 — Flight geography and operational volume when the operation is not conducted in reserved or segregated area (7) operated routinely for regular inspections of facilities and infrastructure, e.g. industrial plants and similar, and operating in the atypical airspace within the shielding of such artificial obstacles as well as the natural obstacles, if any. The area of operation should be clearly identified within the application and the competent authority should issue a ‘precise’ operation authorisation according to GM1 UAS.SPEC.040(1). Note 1: This PDRA has been tailored for routine automated surveillance operation and inspection of facilities and infrastructures. It may be used as a basis for other purposes and, thus, may require an additional risk assessment. Note 2: Many UAS operations under this PDRA may be conducted with a high level of automation, which should be considered by the competent authorities in terms of the required level of practical-skills training and assessment, as it should be proportionate to the lower level of intervention required by the remote pilot. (b) PDRA characterisation and conditions

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Topic Method of proof Condition Integrity Proof

1. Operational characterisation (scope and limitations)

1.1 No autonomous operations: the remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’

Level of human

pilot should have the ability to maintain chapter/section of the OM.

intervention

control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the command-and-control (C2) link. 1.2 The remote pilot should always be able Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ to terminate the flight. chapter/section of the OM. 1.3 Either the flight path should be Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ preprogrammed or flexible routes chapter/section of the OM. should be preplanned to ensure the UA Self-declaration avoids obstacles in the operational volume. 1.4 The remote pilot should only operate Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ one UA at a time. chapter/section of the OM. 1.5 The remote pilot should not operate the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ UA from a moving vehicle. chapter/section of the OM. 1.6 The remote pilot should not hand the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ control of the UA over to another chapter/section of the OM. command unit. 1.7 Launch/recovery: at VLOS distance from Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’

UA range limit

the remote pilot, if not operating from a chapter/section of the OM. safe prepared area. Self-declaration

Note: ‘Safe prepared area’ means a controlled ground area that is suitable for the safe

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1.8 In flight: The range limit should be Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ within the C2 link direct coverage which chapter/section of the OM. ensures the safe conduct of the flight.

1.9 UAS operations should be conducted: 1.9.1 over sparsely populated areas, and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ chapter/section of the OM where the Please describe how the population density procedures for determining the data is identified. Declaration population density are provided. Overflown areas supported by 1.9.2 over or up to 15 m horizontal data Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ distance from a facility or chapter/section of the OM. infrastructure at the request of the person or entity that is responsible for that facility or infrastructure. 1.10 Maximum characteristic dimensions UA limitations Self- declaration Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or chapter/section of the OM. maximum distance between rotors in the case of a multirotor): up to 3 m 1.11 Typical kinetic energy: up to 34 kJ Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ chapter/section of the OM. 1.12 The maximum height of the operational Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Flight height limit Self-declaration volume should not be greater than the chapter/section of the OM. size of the reserved or segregated airspace, if applicable, or the height defined according to para 3.9.

Note: See point 3.10 defining the air risk buffer

to be considered. 1.13 The UA should be operated: Airspace Self-declaration

(refer also to point 3.9)

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1.13.1 in ‘atypical airspace’ that is Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ included in uncontrolled airspace; chapter/section of the OM. 1.13.2 in controlled airspace which the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ competent authority has defined it chapter/section of the OM. meets ‘atypical airspace’ requirements and with the relevant coordination as defined by competent authority; or 1.14 If take-off and landing are conducted in Visibility Self-declaration Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ VLOS of the remote pilot, the visibility chapter/section of the OM. should be sufficient to ensure that no people are in danger during the take-off /landing phase. The remote pilot should abort the take-off or landing in case people on the ground are in danger. 1.15 The UA should not be used to drop Others Self-declaration Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ material or to carry dangerous goods, chapter/section of the OM. except for dropping items in connection with agricultural, horticultural or forestry activities where the carriage of such items does not contravene any applicable regulations.

2. Operational risk classification (according to the classification defined in AMC1 to Article 11 of the UAS Regulation) Final GRC 3 Final ARC ARC-a SAIL II 3. Operational mitigations

Operational Self-declaration 3.1 To determine the operational volume, Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ volume the UAS operator should consider the chapter/section of the OM. position-keeping capabilities of the

(see Figure 2 of

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3.2 In particular, the accuracy of the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ navigation solution, the flight technical chapter/section of the OM. error of the UAS and the path definition error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and addressed when determining the operational volume.

3.3 The remote pilot should apply the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ emergency procedures as soon as chapter/section of the OM. there is an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume.

Ground risk Self-declaration 3.4 The UAS operator should establish a Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground risk buffer to protect third chapter/section of the OM. parties on the ground outside the operational volume.

3.4.1 The default criterion should be Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the use of the ‘1:1 rule’ (e.g. if chapter/section of the OM. the UA is planned to operate at a height of 25 m, the ground risk buffer should at least be 25 m). 3.4.2 A smaller ground risk buffer Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ value may be applied by the chapter/section of the OM. applicant for a rotary wing UA using a ballistic methodology approach acceptable to the competent authority. The 1:1 rule may in certain cases not be sufficient to meet the target level of safety. In such a case, the competent authority may ask for a refinement of the definition of the ground risk buffer, based on criteria defined

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in SORA Step #9 depending on the adjacent air and ground risks.

3.4.3 The 1:1 rule may in certain cases Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ not be sufficient to meet the chapter/section of the OM. target level of safety. In such a case, the competent authority may ask for a refinement of the definition of the ground risk buffer. 3.5 The operational volume and the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground risk buffer should be all chapter/section of the OM. contained in a sparsely populated area.

3.6 The UAS operator should evaluate the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ area of operations, typically by means chapter/section of the OM. of on-site inspection or appraisal, and should be able to justify the significantly lower density of people at risk than in sparsely populated areas within the entire operational volume including the ground risk buffer.

3.7 The UAS operator should ensure that Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ the person or entity responsible for the chapter/section of the OM. facility or infrastructure has taken the necessary measures to protect the uninvolved persons present within the limits of the facility or infrastructure during the UAS operation.

3.8 The UAS operator should include Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ points 3.4 to 3.7 in the Operations chapter/section of the OM. Manual (OM) (see point 4.1.1) and declare compliance with those

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3.9 The UAS operation should be conducted: Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Air risk Self-declaration chapter/section of the OM. 3.9.1 in ‘atypical airspace’ which, for the purpose of this PDRA, is one of the following: 3.9.1.1 in reserved or segregated airspace; the claim for ARC-a is met if a reserved or segregated airspace is established and approved for the purpose of conducting UAS operations under this PDRA, with the operational volume and air risk buffer, if applicable, being entirely contained in that reserved or segregated airspace; 3.9.1.2 at a height of the flight geography of less than 30 m; 3.9.1.3 when operating in the proximity of natural or artificial obstacles (e.g. trees, buildings, towers, cranes, fences, etc.) whose height is below 20 m, keeping the UA within the following distances: (i) 30 m horizontal distance;

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(ii) 15 m vertical distance from the top of the overflown obstacle; 3.9.1.4 when operating in the proximity of natural or artificial obstacles (e.g. trees, buildings, towers, cranes, fences, etc.) whose height is above 20 m, keeping the UA within the following distances: (i) 15 m horizontal distance; (ii) 15 m vertical distance from the top of the overflown obstacle; 3.9.2 away from all of the following: (i) any known permanent or temporary take-off and landings areas for all types of manned aircraft; this also includes parking lots, parks and other areas where helicopters occasionally operate from, as well as sites where police and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), and search and rescue (SAR) helicopters occasionally operate from in cases of accidents or other emergencies; (iii) known military aircraft lowflying routes;

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(iiiv) any other known low-level manned aircraft operations in the intended area of operation (e.g. balloon operations authorised en route below 500 ft); (iv) harbour/coastal areas where SAR operations may transit or operate; (vi) any known areas where other unmanned aircraft operate (including areas for model aircraft clubs or associations); or 3.9.2 in reserved or segregated airspace; the claim for ARC-a is met if a reserved or segregated airspace is established and approved for the purpose of conducting UAS operations under this PDRA, with the operational volume and air risk buffer, if applicable, being entirely contained in that reserved or segregated airspace. 3.10 The UAS operator should establish an Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ air risk buffer to protect third parties in chapter/section of the OM. the air, outside the operational volume, if: 3.10.1 airspace classified as ARC-d is adjacent to the operational volume; or 3.10.2 the competent authority or the

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entity responsible for the airspace management considers it necessary to require that the protection of third parties in the air be ensured.

3.11 The air risk buffer as per point 3.10 Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ should be contained where the chapter/section of the OM. probability of encounter with manned aircraft and other airspace users is low, as defined by the competent authority.

3.12 Before the flight, the UAS operator Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ should assess the proximity of the chapter/section of the OM. planned UAS operation to manned aircraft activity.

Observers n/a

4. UAS operator and UAS operations conditions

UAS operator and Declaration 4.1 The UAS operator should: UAS operations supported by data 4.1.1 develop an operations manual (OM) Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting (for the template, refer to evidence is included in the OM.’ AMC1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e) and to the complementary information in GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e));

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting 4.1.2 develop a procedure to ensure that the security requirements applicable chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ to the area of operations are complied with during the intended operation;

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting 4.1.3 develop measures to protect the UAS against unlawful interference and chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ unauthorised access;

4.1.4 develop procedures to ensure that Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting all operations comply with chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. In particular, the UAS operator should carry out a data protection impact assessment, when this is required by the data protection national authority of the Member State with regard to the application of Article 35 of that Regulation;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting 4.1.5 develop guidelines for its remote pilots to plan UAS operations in a chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ manner that minimises nuisance, including noise and other emissionsrelated nuisance, to people and animals;

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that supporting 4.1.6 develop an emergency response plan (ERP) in accordance with the evidence is included in the OM.’ conditions for a ‘medium’ level of robustness (please refer to AMC3 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e);

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the 4.1.7 validate the operational procedures in accordance with the provisions for description for meeting this condition is a ‘medium’ level of robustness available to the competent authority for review.’ included in AMC2 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e);

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4.1.8 ensure the adequacy of the contingency and emergency procedures and prove it through any of the following: (a) dedicated flight tests; ‘I declare compliance and that the Please describe how this condition is met. description for meeting this condition is (b) simulations, provided that the available to the competent authority for representativeness of the simulation means is proven review.’ for the intended purpose with positive results; (c) any other means acceptable to the competent authority; Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that the 4.1.9 have a policy that defines how the description for meeting this condition is remote pilot and any other available to the competent authority for personnel in charge of duties review.’ essential to the UAS operation can declare themselves fit to operate before conducting any operation;

4.1.10 if the operation takes place in reserved or segregated airspace, as part of the procedures that are contained in the OM (point 4.1.1 above), include the description of the following:

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(a) the method and means of Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that evidence is communication with the available to the competent authority for authority or entity that is review.’ responsible for the management of the airspace during the entire period of the reserved or segregated airspace being active, as mandated by the authorisation;

Note: The communication method should be

published in the notice to airmen (NOTAM),

which activates the reserved airspace to also

allow coordination with manned aircraft. Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance and that evidence is (b) the personnel in charge of available to the competent authority for duties essential to the UAS review.’ operation, who are responsible for establishing that communication; Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting 4.1.11 designate for each flight a remote chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ pilot with adequate competency and other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation if needed; 4.1.12 ensure that the UAS operation Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that supporting effectively uses and supports the chapter/section of the OM. evidence is included in the OM.’ efficient use of the radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference;

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4.1.13 keep for a minimum of 3 years and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance and that recordmaintain up to date a record of the chapter/section of the OM. keeping data is available to the competent information on UAS operations, authority.’ including any unusual technical or operational occurrences and other data as required by the declaration or by the operational authorisation.

UAS Self-declaration 4.2 The UAS operator should:

maintenance

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.2.1 ensure that the UAS maintenance chapter/section of the OM. instructions that are defined by the UAS operator are included in the OM and cover at least the UAS manufacturer’s instructions and requirements, when applicable; and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.2.2 ensure that maintenance staff follow chapter/section of the OM. the UAS maintenance instructions when performing maintenance; Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.2.3 keep for a minimum of 3 years and chapter/section of the OM. maintain up to date a record of the maintenance activities conducted on the UAS; Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 4.2.4 establish and keep up to date a list of chapter/section of the OM. the maintenance staff employed by the operator to carry out maintenance activities; Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 4.2.5 comply with point UAS.SPEC.100, if

chapter/section of the OM or indicate

the UAS uses certified equipment. ‘n/a’.

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Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ External services Self-declaration 4.3 The UAS operator should ensure that the level of performance for any externally provided service necessary for the safety of the flight is adequate for the intended operation. The UAS operator should declare that this level of performance is adequately achieved.

4.4 The UAS operator should define and Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ allocate the roles and responsibilities between the UAS operator and the external service provider(s), if applicable.

5. Conditions for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance. General Self-declaration 5.1 The UAS operator should ensure that all personnel in charge of duties essential to Evidence of training is available for the UAS operation are provided with inspection at the request of the competent competency-based theoretical and authority or its authorised representative. practical training specific to their duties, The training programme is documented in which consists of theoretical elements the OM.’ defined in AMC1 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(d) and practical elements defined in AMC2 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(d).

Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance. 5.2 The UAS operator should keep and maintain up to date a record of all the Record-keeping data is available for relevant qualifications and training inspection at the request of the competent courses completed by the remote pilot authority.’ and the other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation and by the maintenance staff for at least 3 years after those persons have ceased to be employed by the organisation or have changed position within the organisation.

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Remote pilot 5.3 The remote pilot has the authority to chapter/section of the OM. cancel or delay any or all flight

operations under the following

conditions:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.1 the safety of persons is chapter/section of the OM. jeopardised;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.2 property on the ground is chapter/section of the OM. jeopardised;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.3 other airspace users are in chapter/section of the OM. jeopardy;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.3.4 there is a violation of the terms of chapter/section of the OM. the operational authorisation.

Self-declaration

5.4 The remote pilot should:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.1 not perform any duties under the chapter/section of the OM. influence of psychoactive

substances or alcohol, or when

they are unfit to perform their

tasks due to injury, fatigue,

medication, sickness or other

causes;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.2 be familiar with the manufacturer’s chapter/section of the OM. instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the UAS;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.3 ensure that the UA remains clear chapter/section of the OM. of clouds;

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.4 perform unaided visual scan of chapter/section of the OM. the airspace as required to avoid

any potential collision hazard;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.5 obtain updated information chapter/section of the OM. relevant to the intended

operation about any geographical

zones defined in accordance with

Article 15 of the UAS Regulation;

and

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 5.4.6 ensure that the UAS is in a safe chapter/section of the OM. condition to complete the

intended flight safely and, if

applicable, check whether the

direct remote identification is

active and up to date.

Multi-crew Self-declaration 5.5 Where multi-crew cooperation (MCC) is

cooperation required, the UAS operator should:

(MCC)

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.5.1 designate the remote pilot-in-

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

command to be responsible for indicate ‘n/a’. each flight;

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.65.2 include procedures to ensure the

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

coordination between the indicate ‘n/a’. remote crew members with

robust and effective

communication channels; those

procedures should cover as a

minimum the following:

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.65.2.1 the assignment of tasks to

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

the remote crew members; and indicate ‘n/a’.

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 565.2.2 the establishment of step-

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

by-step communication; and indicate ‘n/a’. Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ 5.67 ensure that the training of the

chapter/section of the OM, otherwise

remote crew covers MCC. indicate ‘n/a’. Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance. Maintenance Self-declaration 5.78 Any staff member authorised by the UAS staff operator to perform maintenance Evidence of training is available at the activities should have been duly trained request of the competent authority or its regarding the documented maintenance authorised representative.’ procedures.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Personnel in Self-declaration 5.89 The personnel in charge of duties chapter/section of the OM. charge of duties essential to the UAS operation should essential to the declare that they are fit to operate UAS operation before conducting any operation based are fit to operate on the policy defined by the UAS operator.

6. Technical conditions

General Self-declaration 6.1 The UAS should be equipped with means to monitor the critical parameters for a safe flight, and in particular the following:

6.1.1 UA position, height or altitude, Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ ground speed or airspeed, attitude, and chapter/section of the OM. trajectory;

6.1.2 UAS energy status (fuel, battery Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ charge, etc.); and chapter/section of the OM.

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6.1.3 the status of critical functions and Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ systems; as a minimum, for services chapter/section of the OM. based on RF signals (e.g. C2 link, GNSS, etc.), means should be provided to monitor the adequate performance and trigger an alert when the performance level becomes too low.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.2 The UAS performance and in particular chapter/section of the OM. its capability to keep the position in 4D space (latitude, longitude, height, and time) should be such that allows the remote pilot to conduct safely operations close to natural or artificial obstacles.

Note: The UA should be able to fly safely at a distance closer than 30 m to artificial or

natural obstacles.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.3 The UAS should provide means to chapter/section of the OM. programme the UA flight path prior to take-off, or if utilising flexible routes, be equipped with means to avoid obstacles while staying within the intended operational volume.

6.3.1. If flexible routes are utilised, the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ UAS should provide means to prevent chapter/section of the OM, otherwise the UA from breaching the horizontal indicate ‘n/a’. and vertical limits of a programmable operational volume.

Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ 6.4 The UAS should be protected against chapter/section of the OM. potential electromagnetic interferences from the infrastructure/facilities in the overflown area.

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Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ Human–machine Self-declaration 6.5 The UAS information and control chapter/section of the OM. interface (HMI) interfaces should be clearly and succinctly presented and should not confuse, cause unreasonable fatigue, or contribute to causing any disturbance to the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation such that this could adversely affect the safety of the operation.

6.6 The UAS operator should conduct a UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ evaluation that considers and addresses chapter/section of the OM. human factors to determine whether the HMI is appropriate for the operation.

C2 links and Self-declaration 6.7 The UAS should comply with the Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ communication appropriate requirements for radio chapter/section of the OM. equipment and the use of the RF spectrum.

6.8 Protection mechanisms against Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ interference should be used, especially if chapter/section of the OM. unlicensed bands (e.g. ISM) are used for the C2 link (mechanisms such as FHSS, DSSS or OFDM technologies, or frequency deconfliction by procedure).

6.9 The UAS should be equipped with a C2 Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ link that is protected against chapter/section of the OM. unauthorised access to the C2 functions.

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6.10 In case of a loss of the C2 link, the UAS Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ should have a reliable and predictable chapter/section of the OM. method for the UA to recover the C2 link or terminate the flight in a way that reduces the effect on third parties in the air or on the ground.

6.11 In the event of an emergency, the remote Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance.’ pilot should have effective means to chapter/section of the OM. communicate with the relevant bodies.

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mitigation

Containment Declaration 6.12 To ensure a safe recovery from a technical supported by issue that involves the UAS or an external data system that supports the operation, the UAS operator should ensure that:

6.12.1 no probable failure of the UAS or ‘I declare compliance. Please describe how this condition is met. any external system that supports the A design and installation appraisal is operation should lead to operation available, and covers at least the following: outside the operational volume; and — the design and installation features 6.12.2 it is reasonably expected that a Please describe how this condition is met. (independence, separation, and fatality will not occur from any probable redundancy); and failure of the UAS, or any external system that supports the operation. — the particular risks (e.g. hail, ice, snow, electromagnetic interference, etc.)

Note: The term ‘probable’ should be

relevant to the type of operation.’ understood in its qualitative interpretation,

i.e. ‘anticipated to occur one or more times during the entire system/operational life of an

item’.

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adjacent airspace is classified as ARC-c or ARC-d (in accordance with the SORA):

6.13.1 The UAS should be designed to Please include a reference to the relevant ‘I declare compliance. standards that are considered adequate chapter/section of the OM or indicate Analysis and/or test data with supporting by the competent authority and/or in ‘n/a’. evidence are/is available.’ accordance with a means of compliance that is acceptable to that authority such that: 6.13.1.1 the probability of

Please include a reference to the relevant

the UA leaving the operational

chapter/section of the OM or indicate

volume should be less than –4 ‘n/a’. 10 /FH; and 6.13.1.2 no single failure of

Please include a reference to the relevant

the UAS or of any external system

chapter/section of the OM or indicate

supporting the operation should ‘n/a’. lead to operation outside the ground risk buffer.

Note: The term ‘failure’ should be understood as an occurrence which affects the operation of a component, part, or element such that it can no longer function as intended. Errors may cause failures but are not considered to be failures. Some structural or mechanical failures may be excluded from the criterion if it can be shown that these mechanical parts were designed according to aviation industry best

practices.

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recognised as adequate by the competent authority.

Note 1: The proposed additional safety conditions cover both the integrity and the

assurance levels.

Note 2: The proposed additional safety conditions do not imply a systematic need to develop the SW and AEH according to an industry standard or methodology recognised as adequate by the competent authority. For instance, if the UA design includes an independent engine shutdown function that systematically prevents the UA from exiting the ground risk buffer due to single failures or an SW/AEH error of the flight controls from occurring, the intent of the conditions of point

6.13.1 above could be considered met.

Note 3: For this PDRA, having adjacent airspace classified as ARC-c like a hospital heliport in uncontrolled airspace is also deemed subject to the above additional conditions (in addition to ARC-d, as per SORA

Step #9 (c)).

Remote Self-declaration 6.15 The UAS bears a unique serial number Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ identification compliant with standard ANSI/CTA- 2063-A-2019, Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers, 2019, according to Article 40(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/945.

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6.16 The UAS is equipped with a remote Please describe how this condition is met. ‘I declare compliance.’ identification system according to Article 40(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/945.

Lights Self-declaration 6.17 If the UAS is operated at night, it is Please describe how this condition is met ‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’ equipped with at least one green or indicate ‘n/a’. flashing light according to point UAS.SPEC.050(1)(l)(i) of the UAS Regulation.

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AMC1 Article 13 Cross-border operations or operations outside the State of registration

CROSS-BORDER OPERATIONS (a) A UAS operator that intends to conduct an operation, for which an operational authorisation is required, partially or fully in a Member State other than the State of registration, it should firstly obtain any required authorisation for that operation from the State of registration, unless the UAS operator has a LUC with the appropriate privileges. This process applies also when the UAS operator intends to conduct an operation only in a MS other than the State of registration. (b) The UAS operator should: (1) identify the applicable local conditions in the area of operation; (2) adapt the operational procedures, as necessary: (i) to comply with the applicable local conditions ; and (ii) as required by the application to the new location(s) of the mitigation measures, identified in the operational authorisation; (3) submit to the competent authority of the MS of operation (refer to https://www.easa.europa.eu/domains/civil-drones/naa for the links to the NAA websites) an application for a cross-border operation using the form provided in AMC1 Article 13(1), attaching the following: (i) a copy of the operational authorisation issued by the competent authority of the MS of registration, or a copy of the LUC terms of reference if the operation is conducted under the privileges of the LUC; (ii) those chapter(s)/section(s) of the operations manual (OM) providing the operational procedures and the relevant information, amended as necessary, to comply with the local conditions and apply the mitigation measures to the new intended location(s), unless the UAS operator holds a LUC with the appropriate privileges;and (iii) evidence of compliance of the amended procedures (refer to point ii) according to the level of robustness of the mitigation measures, if any, unless the UAS operator has a LUC with the appropriate privileges. (c) The competent authority of the MS of operation should, without undue delay, evaluate the information provided by the UAS operator and verify the application of local condition(s) and of the updated mitigation measures applicable to the intended location(s) of the operation. (d) Once the competent authority of the MS of operation is satisfied, it should provide the competent authority of the MS of registration and the UAS operator with the confirmation of

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acceptability (refer to the template provided in AMC1 Article 13(2)) that the updated mitigation measures and procedures are satisfactory for the intended location(s). (e) After receiving the confirmation of acceptability, the UAS operator may start its operation. (f) The competent authority of the MS of registration should issue a revision of the operational authorisation listing the additional new location(s), and provide a copy of the revised operational authorisation to the MS of authorisation and to the UAS operator. (g) A UAS operator that holds a LUC with the appropriate privileges listed in its terms of reference may operate without following the above procedures. However, the UAS operator: (1) must provide to the MS of operation the application using the form provided in AMC1 Article 13(1), attaching the following: (i) a copy of the terms of approval received in accordance with point UAS.LUC.050 of the Annex to the UAS Regulation; and (ii) the location(s) of the intended operation in accordance with paragraph 1(b) of Article 13(1) of the UAS Regulation. (2) If the LUC terms of reference include the privileges to assess the local conditions and to apply the mitigation measures in other locations, than the UAS operator may start the operation as soon as it has received confirmation of receipt and completeness of the application. (3) If the LUC terms of reference do not include the privileges to assess the local conditions and/or apply the mitigation measures in other locations, than the UAS operator may start the operation only after it has received the confirmation of acceptability (refer to the template provided in AMC1 Article 13(2)) that the updated mitigation measures and procedures are satisfactory for the intended location(s).

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APPLICATION FORM FOR A CROSS-BORDER UAS OPERATION

Application for a cross-border UAS operation in the ‘specific’ category

Data protection: Personal data included in this application is processed by the competent authority pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). Personal data will be processed for the purposes of the performance, management and follow-up of the application by the competent authority in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947 of 24 May 2019 on the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft. If the applicant requires further information concerning the processing of their personal data or exercising their rights (e.g. to access or rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data), they should refer to the point of contact of their competent authority. The applicant has the right to file a complaint regarding the processing of their personal data at any time to the national data protection supervisory authority.

New application Amendment to confirmation of acceptability NNN-CBO-xxxxx/yyy

1. UAS operator and approval data

1.1 UAS operator registration number

1.2 UAS operator name

1.3 Operational point of contact

Name Telephone Email

1.4.1 Operational authorisation / LUC number

1.4 Type of approval 1.4.2 Expiry date issued by the MS of registration

☐ Operational authorisation DD/MM/YYYY ☐ LUC

2. Locations

2.1 Expected date of start of the operation DD/MM/YYYY 2.2 Expected end date DD/MM/YYYY

2.3 Intended location(s) for the operation

2.4 Operational volume height limit _____ m (______ ft)

A B C D E F G U-

2.5 Airspace of the intended operation

space Other, specify

2.6. Applicable local conditions 3. Update of the application of the mitigation means and local conditions

3.1 Updated ‘Location of UAS operation’ chapter of the operations manual (OM), if applicable

3.2 Compliance evidence for updated mitigation measures and local conditions, if applicable

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4. Remarks

5. Declaration of compliance

I, the undersigned, hereby request the confirmation of acceptability of the cross-border UAS operation in xxx (name of the Member State) and declare that the UAS operation will comply with: — any national rules related to privacy, data protection, liability, insurance, security, and environmental protection; — the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/947; and — the limitations and conditions defined in the operational authorisation provided by the competent authority of the Member State of registration and in the confirmation of acceptability of the cross-border UAS operation provided by the competent authority of the Member State of operation. Moreover, I declare that the related insurance coverage, if applicable, will be in place at the start date of the UAS operation.

Date Signature and stamp

DD/MM/YYYY

Instructions for filling in the application form If the application relates to an amendment to a confirmation of acceptability for a cross-border UAS operation, please indicate the number of the confirmation of acceptability and fill out in red the fields that are amended compared to the last confirmation of acceptability. 1.1 UAS operator registration number in accordance with Article 14 of the UAS Regulation. 1.2 UAS operator’s name as declared during the registration process. 1.3 Contact details of the person responsible for the operation, in charge to answer possible operational questions raised by the competent authority. 1.4 Select one of the two options. 1.4.1 Number of the operational authorisation or of the LUC terms of approval issued by the competent authority of the MS of registration. The referenced document should be attached to the application. 1.4.2 Expiry date of the document listed in 1.4.2. If the validity is unlimited, indicate ‘Unlimited’. 2.1 Date on which the UAS operator expects to start the operation. 2.2 Date on which the UAS operator expects to end the operation. The UAS operator may ask for an unlimited duration; in this case, indicate ‘Unlimited’. 2.3 Location(s) in the MS of operation where the UAS operator intends to conduct the UAS operation. The identification of the location(s) should contain the full operational volume and ground risk buffer (the red line in Figure 1). The location(s) should be expressed in the same way as in the operational authorisation (e.g. ‘generic’ or ‘precise’ (refer to GM2 UAS.SPEC.030(2)).

Ground risk buffer Adjacent area Operational area Adjacent area

Figure 1 — Operational area and ground risk buffer

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2.4 Insert the upper limit, expressed in metres and feet in parentheses, of the contingency volume (adding the air risk buffer, if applicable) using the AGL reference when the upper limit is below 150 m (492 ft) or use the MSL reference when the upper limit is above 150 m (492 ft). 2.5 Select one or more of the nine options. Select ‘other’ in case none of the previous is applicable (i.e. military areas). 2.6 List the local conditions applicable to the location(s) defined in point 2.3 (e.g. special frequency to be avoided, national insurance regulation, etc.). If needed, a separate document may be attached. 3.1 If operational procedures need to be updated to take into account the new locations or the local conditions, indicate either the identification and revision number of the OM or the document providing an extract of the OM including the chapter describing the operational procedures and the relevant information, amended by the UAS operator. This document should be attached to the application. Otherwise indicate ‘n/a’. 3.2 If procedures are updated to address the characteristics of the new location or to meet the local conditions, indicate the compliance evidence file identification and revision number. This document should be attached to the application. Otherwise indicate ‘n/a’. 4 Free-text field for the addition of any relevant remark. Note: In case of LUC, point 3 should not be filled in if according to the LUC terms of approval the organisation has the privilege to extend the operational authorisation to different locations.

FORM FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTABILITY OF A CROSS-BORDER UAS OPERATION IN THE ‘SPECIFIC’ CATEGORY NAA Confirmation of acceptability of a cross-border UAS operation Logo in the ‘specific’ category

1. UAS operator and approval data

1.1 UAS operator registration number

1.2 UAS operator name

1.3 Operational point of contact Name Telephone Email

1.4.1. Operational authorisation / LUC number issued 1.4. Type of approval 1.4.2 Expiry date by the MS of registration

☐ Operational authorisation DD/MM/YYYY ☐ LUC

2. Locations

2.1 Location(s) for the operation

2.2 Operational volume height limit _____ m (______ ft)

3. Remarks

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4. Confirmation of acceptability

4.1 Confirmation number

4.2 Expiry date DD/MM/YYYY

4.3 Updated ‘Location of UAS operation’ chapter of the operations manual, if applicable

4.4 Compliance evidence for updated mitigations and local conditions

________ (name of the competent authority) confirms that the updated mitigation measures and application of local conditions proposed by the applicant are satisfactory for the operation at the location(s) defined in point 3.1. This certificate is valid for as long as the applicant complies with the operational authorisation or the LUC terms of approval defined in point 1.4.1 of the application, with Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and with any applicable Union and national regulations related to privacy, data protection, liability, insurance, security, and environmental protection.

Date Signature and stamp

DD/MM/YYYY

Instructions for filling in the form for the ‘Confirmation of acceptability of a cross-border UAS operation in the “specific” category’. 1.1 UAS operator registration number in accordance with Article 14 of the UAS Regulation. 1.2 Name of the UAS operator as declared during the registration process. 1.3 Contact details of the person responsible for the operation, in charge to answer possible operational questions raised by the competent authority. 1.4 Select one of the two options. 1.4.1. Number of the operational authorisation or of the LUC terms of approval issued by the competent authority of the MS of registration. 1.4.2 Expiry date of the document listed in 1.4.2. If the validity is unlimited, indicate ‘Unlimited’. 2.1 Location(s) in the MS of operation where the UAS operator is authorised to operate. The identification of the location(s) should contain the full operational volume and ground risk buffer (the red line in Figure 2). The location(s) should be expressed in the same way as in the operational authorisation (e.g. ‘generic’ or ‘precise’ (refer to GM2 UAS.SPEC.030(2)).

Ground risk buffer Adjacent area Operational area Adjacent area

Figure 2 — Operational area and ground risk buffer

2.2 Insert the upper limit, expressed in metres and feet in parentheses, of the approved contingency volume (adding the air risk buffer, if applicable) using the AGL reference when the upper limit is below 150 m (492 ft), or use the MSL reference when the upper limit is above 150 m (492 ft). 3. Free-text field for the addition of any relevant remark.

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4.1 Reference number of the confirmation of acceptability, as issued by the competent authority. The number should have the following format: NNN-CBO-xxxxx/yyy Where: — ‘NNN’ is the ISO 3166 Alpha-3 code of the MS that issues the confirmation of acceptability of the operational authorisation number; — ‘CBO’ is a fixed field meaning ‘cross-border operation’; — ‘xxxxx’ are up to 12 alphanumeric characters defining the confirmation of acceptability of the operational authorisation number; and — ‘yyy’ are 3 alphanumeric characters defining the revision number of the confirmation of acceptability of the operational authorisation number. Each amendment of the confirmation of acceptability of the operational authorisation number will determine a new revision number. 4.2 The duration of the confirmation of acceptability of the operational authorisation may be unlimited; in this case, indicate ‘Unlimited’. The confirmation of acceptability will be valid for as long as the UAS operator complies with the relevant provisions of the UAS Regulation and with the conditions defined in the operational authorisation and in the confirmation of acceptability. 4.3 If the UAS operator has submitted to the competent authority of the MS of operation the full revised operations manual (OM), indicate its identification and revision number. Otherwise, in case only the chapter/section of the OM with the updated locations and procedures is submitted, provide its identification and revision number. In case no local conditions are identified or there is no need to update the procedures in the OM, indicate ‘n/a’. 4.4 If provided, indicate the compliance evidence file identification and revision number. Note 1: In case of LUC, points 4.3 and 4.4 may not be filled in if according to the LUC terms of approval the organisation has the privilege to extend the operational authorisation to different locations. Note 2: The signature and stamp may be provided in electronic form. The QR code should provide the link to the national database where the confirmation of acceptability for cross-border operations is stored.

GM1 Article 15 Operational conditions for UAS geographical zones

MEANS TO INFORM MANNED AVIATION OF UAS GEOGRAPHICAL ZONES Depending on the duration of the validity of a UAS geographical zone, Member States may use AIPs and NOTAMs, as deemed appropriate, to inform manned aviation of: — UAS geographical zones in which UASs are exempted from one or more of the ‘open’ category requirements in accordance with Article 15(2) of the UAS Regulation; — other UAS geographical zones which are of relevance for manned aviation (e.g. U-space). For temporary zones, NOTAMs may be used whereas for zones with longer duration, a publication in the AIP is more appropriate. CROSS-BORDER UAS GEOGRAPHICAL ZONE(S) When more than one Member State decide to designate a cross-border UAS geographical zone(s), those Member States should establish coordination procedures in accordance with Article 19(1) of the

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UAS Regulation. Those coordination procedures should indicate which country codes should be used for the identification of the zone(s). DATA INTEGRITY When data related to the UAS geographical zones described in GM3 to Article15(1) Example 2 is processed, as a minimum, data integrity is ensured as prescribed in Part-ATM/ANS.OR.A.085(b)(2) ‘Aeronautical data quality management’ and in Part-AIS.TR.200(c) ‘General’ of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 . GENERAL ASPECTS In line with the Chicago Convention , UAS geographical zones with restrictions and prohibitions should not be designated over the high seas / international airspace. UAS geographical zones are defined in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Member States. Various entities (e.g. public institutions, law enforcement authorities, ANSPs, local authorities, nature park authorities, the military, etc.) may initiate the identification of UAS geographical zones. The initiating entity may provide the approving entity with the data on the UAS geographical zone(s) together with supporting material in accordance with the Member States’ arrangements for validation and confirmation or approval, as necessary. Formal arrangements between the initiating entity and the entity that processes the data for the identification of the UAS geographical zone(s) may be considered. Such formal arrangements may include specific requirements on data quality. If a flight authorisation is required to enter a UAS geographical zone, the Member States should also establish the related procedure and designate the entity responsible for providing such authorisation. DATA QUALITY When establishing UAS geographical zones, the Member States may require specific data quality requirements based on the purpose and location of a given zone.

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Example 1 If a UAS geographical zone is of relevance to manned aviation (e.g. U-space or zones established according to Article 15(2)) of the UAS Regulation, it should, as far as practicable, comply with the data quality requirements applicable to prohibited/restricted/danger areas included in Appendix 1 ‘Aeronautical data catalogue’ to Annex III (Part-ATM/ANS.OR) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 . Example 2 If a UAS geographical zone is relevant to UAS operations only, for example, over terrain that contains one of the infrastructures or areas/zones listed below, the MS may adapt the data quality requirements (e.g. accuracy) defined in Appendix 1 ‘Aeronautical data catalogue’ to Annex III (Part- ATM/ANS.OR) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 to the peculiarities of UAS operations: — highways, express ways, and roads, — railroads, — hospitals, — artworks, — rural and urban areas, — local restrictions to reduce noise, climate, and nature impact, — nature parks, — reserved areas, — populated areas, — bridges, — critical sites, — secure areas, — electrical power lines, — zones forbidden for aerial photography, — harbour areas, — industrial areas, — emergency drone zones (e.g. areas for stacking or emergency landings in the event of traffic conflicts or equipment failure).

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EXEMPTION(S) FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UAS OPERATIONS IN THE ‘OPEN’ CATEGORY Member States may designate UAS geographical zones in which UAS operations are exempted from one or more of the requirements for the ‘open’ category. UAS operators, when complying with the remaining requirements for the ‘open’ category, may operate without the need to apply for an operational authorisation. EXEMPTION(S) FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UAS OPERATIONS IN THE ‘OPEN’ CATEGORY Examples of operations that the Member States may authorise in UAS geographical zones without an application for an operational authorisation are: — operations in the ‘open’ category, conducted with UASs that exceed 25 kg (a different mass threshold may be defined by the Member States); — operations in the ‘open’ category, conducted at a height that exceeds 120 m (a different height threshold may be defined by the Member States). Exemptions may also apply to all categories, for example, geographical zones where UASs are exempted from some technical features, such as electronic identification or geo-awareness. COMMON UNIQUE DIGITAL FORMAT The ‘common unique digital format’ should be as described in Chapter 8 ‘UAS restriction zone data model’ and Appendix 2 ‘INFORMATION DEFINITION AND DATA STRUCTURES’ of EUROCAE ED-269 ‘MINIMUM OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR GEOFENCING’, Edition June 2020. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON UAS GEOGRAPHICAL ZONES IN THE AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (a) The Member States should publish in Section ENR 5.3.1 ‘Other activities of a dangerous nature’ of the aeronautical information publication (AIP) the information on where and how the data on UAS geographical zones is publicly available in the common unique digital format.

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(b) The Member States should publish information on UAS geographical zones that are relevant to manned aircraft operations in Section ENR 5.1 ‘Prohibited, restricted and danger areas’ of the AIP. (c) In addition to making UAS geographical zones publicly available in the common unique digital format, the Member States, when publishing data in the AIP, should ensure consistency. CROSS-BORDER UAS GEOGRAPHICAL ZONE(S) All affected neighbouring Member States should make data available for the entire cross-border UAS geographical zone including the part(s) that is (are) located in their own territory and the part(s) that is (are) located in the territory(ies) of the neighbouring State(s) (the responsibility for data quality of the respective parts remains with the respective Member State). The conditions for the coordination process should ensure consistency across all resulting data sets. PUBLICATION OF MAPS OF UAS GEOGRAPHICAL ZONES When Member States decide to publish maps of UAS geographical zones on their website or via smartphone applications, in addition to the data made available in the common unique digital format, consistency with Chapter 8 of ED-269, Edition June 2020, should be ensured. The Member States should ensure consistency with the relevant aeronautical information publication (AIP) data in cases where a UAS geographical zone is at the same time established and published for the purpose of manned aviation. This, for instance, is the case for U-space airspace. EXAMPLES OF MAPS OF UAS GEOGRAPHICAL ZONES WITH COLOUR-CODE INDEX Note: The following examples, including colour codes and explanations, are courtesy of the ‘Latvijas gaisa satiksme’, the Latvian ANSP, for the purpose of illustration only and should not be used for UAS operations. The examples represent a possible approach of a Member State to present UAS geographical zones in a way which is proven to be compliant with the ED-269 standard. A maximum level of standardisation/harmonisation would be beneficial for the EU-wide implementation of Article 15 of the UAS Regulation. This example provides a simplified and clearly understandable way to visualise UAS geographical zones to non-ATM professionals. The set of colours is limited to the three colours of the traffic light scheme illustrating the purpose of a UAS geographical zone.

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Detailed information related to a respective UAS geographical zone, such as details of restrictions, maximum height, maximum noise level, application procedure for flight authorisation, etc., may be provided when the UAS operator selects the respective zone on the website or on the smartphone application.

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COLOUR CODE MEANING UAS geographical zones where UAS operations are prohibited. However, restrictions may be waived for particular users. UAS operations in some UAS geographical zones may be subject to the fulfilment of special requirements, e.g. compliance with published procedures, request for flight authorisation, etc. The competent authority should publish the conditions for obtaining the waiver and 27 the point of contact of the entity from which the flight authorisation needs to be requested. UAS geographical zones where UAS operations are limited and subject to the fulfilment of a set of conditions that are imposed for such zones. Such limitations and conditions may concern administrative procedures, operational limitations, or technical requirements for the UAS or mandatory functions. For example, UAS operations are permitted in such UAS geographical zones if the UAS MTOM does not exceed 1.5 kg and the flight altitude is below 50 m above the ground. UAS geographical zones that facilitate UAS operations in the ‘open’ category (UAS operations are exempt from one or more of the ‘open’ category requirements). U-space airspace where UAS operations are supported by a set of U-space services. UAS operations are compliant with the capability and performance requirements that are determined for the particular U-space airspace. The Member States should list the U-space service provider(s) 30 (USSP(s)) that is (are) identified for that geographical zone. Riga flight information region (FIR) boundary.

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Figure 1 — Example of UAS geographical zones Figure 2 — Example of UAS geographical including representation of planned U-space

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AMC1 Article 18(e) Tasks of the competent authority

DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS TO BE KEPT RETAINED (a) The competent authority should retain keep at least the following documentation: […] (5) Documentation related to audits and inspections regarding the oversight of the competent authority by EASA, as well as the oversight of UAS operators and other entities by the competent authority. This documentation should include at least the following: (i) training, qualifications, and authorisation of team leaders and team members of the competent authority; (ii) audit/inspection programmes; (iii) reports, including at least the following information: — objectives of the audit/inspection; — date of the audit/inspection; — type of the audit (on-site, off-site); — personnel involved; — summary of the main elements discussed; — reference to the related evidence. Note: In case of off-site audits/inspections, it should also be indicated the extent to which remote information and communication technology (ICT) has been used in conducting the audit and the effectiveness of the ICT in achieving the audit/inspection objectives. Other aspects to be considered in case of off-site activities are digital data protection and security of access. (iv) findings and related evidence; (v) agreed corrections and corrective actions; and (vi) closure of findings of non-conformities and related evidence. (b) The records should be kept for at least 3for three years after their validity date expires.

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GM1 Article 22(b) Transitional provisions

UAS OPERATIONS CLOSE TO PERSONS When operating a UAS with a maximum take-off mass (MTOM) of up to 2 kg, the remote pilot may fly the UAS keeping a minimum horizontal distance of 50 m from involveduninvolved persons (please refer to GM1 Article 2(18) for additional information).