GM2 Article 4 Dynamic airspace
reconfiguration
ED Decision 2022/022/R
(a) The segregation effectiveness and assurance are highly dependent on the amount of time given to UAS operators to react according to the performance of the UAS they operate. As per GM2 to point ATS.TR.237 of Regulation (EU) 2017/373 amended by Regulation (EU) 2021/665, the ATC unit is expected to raise an alert as soon as practicable and ensure a recommended time window of 10 minutes before the implementation, plus 2 minutes once the restriction becomes active.
(b) To ensure that manned aircraft that operate in controlled airspace within a U-space airspace are segregated from UAS that operate in that U-space airspace, there is a need for:
(1) performance standards for UAS (those for manned aircraft being already widely established) to make reasonably sure that UAS will have the capability to stay within the defined airspace volume, with reference to both position accuracy and horizontal/vertical speed, and to exit the deactivated U-space airspace or land within a reasonable time;
(2) criteria (e.g. applicable buffer) to determine the airspace volume required to consider that segregation has been reasonably assured.
(c) According to Article 3(4)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/664, UAS capabilities and performance requirements are determined by Member States for each U-space airspace, based on the related airspace risk assessment.
U-space dynamic airspace reconfiguration requires effective segregation between manned and unmanned aircraft. UAS performance standards, including position accuracy and speed, are crucial for remaining within defined airspace. Airspace volume criteria ensure adequate segregation. Member states define UAS capabilities based on airspace risk assessments, ensuring safety.
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