This publication contains the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft, displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format, with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks.
It covers Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, and the related acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM), as well as Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and on third-country operators of UAS.
Revision from April 2024 of the Easy Access Rule for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (EAR for UAS) incorporates Issue 1, Amendment 3 of the AMC and GM to Part-UAS of Regulation (EU) 2019/947. The AMC and GM were introduced by ED Decision 2023/012/R, published on 20 October 2023. The Decision amended the AMC and GM by:
- clarifying the method for assessing the design of UAS operated in the ‘specific’ category;
- expanding the applicability of Predefined Risk Assessment for Standard Scenario 01 (PDRA-S01) to agricultural operations; and
- addressing the authorisation process for free flight balloons.
The objective of the Decision was to maintain a high level of safety for the operation of UAS in the ‘open’ and ‘specific’ categories, improve the level of harmonisation in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2019/947, and foster a level playing field.
The EAR for UAS are available:
- in pdf format;
- as a dynamic online publication with filters for obtaining the regulatory material tailored to one’s needs, search functions for quickly accessing the relevant sections, and easy navigation for computers, tablets, and mobiles; and
- in xml (machine-readable format) that can be easily processed by and synchronised with local applications, search databases, etc.
The document will be updated regularly to incorporate further changes and evolutions to the implementing regulations, delegated regulations, AMC, and GM.
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