How is the need for U-space services evaluated during the review phase?

The usability of the U-space services is evaluated, considering adding or removing optional services, for example, by either further restricting or expanding them to new UAM routes (including e-VTOL).

What triggers automated U-space restrictions during the execution phase?

Automated/real-time triggering of U-space restrictions is prompted from verified emergencies by local authorities.

How are U-space airspace restrictions implemented during the execution phase?

Authorised actors provide real-time U-space restrictions as part of the CIS. Local authorities (e.g., municipal police, fire brigade) and the USSP/ANSP, in alignment with national authorities' policies, manage these restrictions.

When does U-space regulation Article 18(f) become applicable?

U-space regulation Article 18(f) became applicable on 26 January 2023.

What is the role of civil aviation authorities in the review phase of U-space designation?

Civil aviation authorities, along with the U-space coordinator, ANSPs and/or CIS providers, USSPs, 'hearing' authority / regional/local actors / authorities, and UAS operator associations, participate in regular U-space review exercises and after mitigation of exceptional cases.

Who are the key actors involved in U-space service determination during the planning phase?

Key actors are civil aviation authorities, with supporting actors including ANSPs, USSPs, UAS operator associations, regional and local authorities, etc.

GM6 Article 18(f) Tasks of the competent authorities

Q: What are the main tasks to be coordinated during each U-space life cycle phase?

The main tasks to be coordinated are defined within the Plan-Execute-Review phases, in conjunction with key stakeholders, the timing of their engagement, and the coordination activities required.

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ED Decision 2022/022/R

COORDINATION MECHANISM — SCOPE OF TASKS IN THE CONTEXT OF MULTILEVEL GOVERNANCE

Depending on the phase of the U-space deployment, there are different needs as regards the participation of relevant stakeholders referred to in Article 18(f). These different needs and the engagement of different stakeholders may lead to differentiated coordination mechanism set-ups. The scope of the main tasks to be coordinated during each U-space life cycle phase (Plan—Execute—Review), as shown in Figure 1, in conjunction with key stakeholders (who), the timing of their engagement (when), and the coordination activities required (how), are outlined in Table 1 below (the three areas of coordination required by Article 18(f) are shown for each phase).

Table 1: Overview of the who–when–how during the different phases of the U-space coordination mechanism

	Who	When	How	Remarks
PLANNING PHASE
U-space designation	Civil aviation authorities, U-space coordinator, ministries (e.g. environment, culture, interior), the military, ANSPs, regional and local authorities, and other U-space actors (e.g. CIS providers, USSPs, UAS operators).	At the very beginning of the U-space designation process and after the airspace risk assessment (Article 3(1).	By consultation, reiteration and alignment among national, regional and local authorities.	Member States are the final decision-makers on the U‑space designation after collaboration or consultation with relevant stakeholders (e.g. civil aviation and military authorities).
U-space airspace restrictions	National authorities by defining geo‑zones (ref. Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947). Regional or local authorities for the U‑space designation	During the initial U‑space designation.	By following the consultation process. Based on the national geo‑zones, additional regional and local restrictions may apply.	U-space is a geo‑zone.
U-space service determination	Key actors: civil aviation authorities Supporting actors: ANSPs, USSPs, UAS operator associations, regional and local authorities, etc.	As part of the U-space designation process.	Coordination only for the optional services through the consultation process.	Mandatory and optional U-space services should not be confused with commercial or publicly offered UAS services.
EXECUTION PHASE
U-space designation	ATSPs (when available), USSPs, U‑space coordinator and any other relevant regional/local stakeholders (e.g. emergency medical services, etc.).	Monitored throughout the operations.	Monitored in collecting safety and operational indicators: safety events (accidents, AIRPROX, etc.), occurrences of dynamic configurations, conformance monitoring, rogue drones or rogue UAS operators, etc.	—
U-space airspace restrictions	The authorised actors provide real‑time U-space restrictions as part of the CIS. For example, a local authority (e.g. municipal police, fire brigade) and the USSP/ANSP in alignment with the national authorities’ policies.	When an emergency is identified and verified by local authorities. ANSPs or USSPs will be notified, and the information will be automatically transferred to the UAS operator.	Automated/real-time triggering of U-space restrictions prompted from verified emergencies by local authorities. Information flow and decision‑making to be managed and governed by U‑space standard operations.	These U-space restrictions refer to exceptional cases that result in temporary and/or of a more pseudo‑permanent nature. Accident reporting mechanisms may link to this task.
U-space service determination	n/a	n/a	n/a	Various predetermined and agreed U-space services will be used during a mission. It is expected that more mandatory services will be gradually implemented; in particular, tactical information flow, dynamic geo-fences, etc.
REVIEW PHASE
U-space designation	Civil aviation authorities, U-space coordinator, ANSPs and/or CIS providers, USSPs, ‘hearing’ authority / regional/local actors / authorities, UAS operator associations	As part of regular U-space review exercises. After mitigation of exceptional cases.	Through consideration of U‑space KPIs’ monitoring and feedback from stakeholders. Through risk assessment, airspace restrictions, U-space services needed.	Follow-up
U-space airspace restrictions				Follow-up
U-space service determination				Evaluation of the usability of the U‑space services. Considering adding or removing optional services: e.g. by either further restricting or expanding them to new UAM routes (including e-VTOL).

Details

Source-Title: GM6 Article 18(f) Tasks of the competent authorities View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-21581 Compare versions

Domain: U-space

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 26 January, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 21 December, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/022/R Navigate

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: Article 18 -- Tasks of the competent authorities

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR