According to AMC1 Article 3(4), what regulation defines UAS geographical zones that could be encompassed within U-space airspace?

Regulation (EU) 2019/947 defines the UAS geographical zones that could be encompassed within the U-space airspace.

What does the U-space airspace definition encompass?

The U-space airspace definition encompasses the geographical limits of the area where the U-space airspace is designated, the internal airspace structure, and the UAS geographical zones defined in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947.

What operational conditions and constraints should Member States define for U-space airspace?

Member States should define operational conditions and constraints such as means to disseminate information regarding dynamic airspace reconfiguration, potential contingency procedures, weather limitations, maximum simultaneous UAS operations, minimum safety distance, residual airspace risk class, and any other operational conditions derived from the airspace risk assessment.

What are examples of weather limitations that should be defined for U-space airspace?

Weather limitations should include maxima or minima for important meteorological parameters such as maximum gust, visibility minimum, and temperature minimum.

What should Member States establish regarding U-space airspace definition according to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/664?

Member States should establish and provide the U-space airspace definition, encompassing the geographical limits of the area, the internal airspace structure, and the UAS geographical zones defined in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947.

AMC1 Article 3(4) U-space airspace requirements

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ED Decision 2022/022/R

U-SPACE AIRSPACE — DESIGN, OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS AND CONSTRAINTS

Considering Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/664, Member States should establish and provide the U‑space airspace definition, encompassing:

(a) the geographical limits of the area where the U-space airspace is designated;

(b) the internal airspace structure (e.g. airspace blocks with their maximum and minimum size, subject to activation/deactivation);

(c) the UAS geographical zones defined in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947, which could be encompassed within the U-space airspace.

Furthermore, Member States should define the U-space airspace operational conditions and constraints:

(a) for U-space airspace designated in controlled airspace, the means and procedures to disseminate information regarding dynamic airspace reconfiguration;

(b) the potential pre-established contingency or emergency procedures;

(c) the weather limitations, in terms of maxima or minima for important meteorological parameters (e.g. maximum gust, and visibility minimum, temperature minimum);

(d) the maximum simultaneous UAS operations, and the maximum density of UAS flights allowed within the designated U-space airspace;

(e) the minimum safety distance (spacing) to be maintained between manned and unmanned aircraft in airspace where manned aircraft operations are not subject to air traffic control;

(f) the residual airspace risk class (ARC) to support the specific operations risk assessment (SORA) as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/947;

(g) any other operational conditions and constraints derived from the airspace risk assessment (e.g. mitigation of specific hazards identified during the assessment).

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Source-Title: AMC1 Article 3(4) U-space airspace requirements View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-21398 Compare versions

Domain: U-space

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 26 January, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 21 December, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/022/R Navigate

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: Article 3 -- U-space airspace

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR