What does the yellow color code signify in EASA UAS geographical zones?

The yellow color code represents UAS geographical zones where UAS operations are limited and subject to specific conditions. These limitations and conditions may involve administrative procedures, operational restrictions, or technical requirements for the UAS.

What does the blue color code represent in the context of UAS geographical zones?

The blue color code signifies U-space airspace where UAS operations are supported by a set of U‑space services. UAS operations must comply with the capability and performance requirements determined for that particular U-space airspace.

What is the meaning of the red color code in UAS geographical zones according to EASA?

The red color code indicates UAS geographical zones where UAS operations are prohibited. However, restrictions may be waived for particular users, subject to special requirements like compliance with published procedures or flight authorization requests.

What does the green color code mean for UAS operations in EASA geographical zones?

The green color code indicates UAS geographical zones that facilitate UAS operations in the 'open' category, meaning UAS operations are exempt from one or more of the 'open' category requirements.

What standard is mentioned as being important for compliance when presenting UAS geographical zones?

The ED-269 standard is mentioned as being important for compliance when presenting UAS geographical zones.

GM1 Article 15(3) Operational conditions for UAS geographical zones

Q: According to EASA, what information should be provided when a UAS operator selects a specific UAS geographical zone?

Detailed information related to the respective UAS geographical zone, such as details of restrictions, maximum height, maximum noise level, and the application procedure for flight authorization, should be provided.

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ED Decision 2022/002/R

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.

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.

COLOUR CODE	MEANING
^{^[85]}	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 the point of contact of the entity from which the flight authorisation needs to be requested.
^{^[86]}	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.
^{^[87]}	UAS geographical zones that facilitate UAS operations in the ‘open’ category (UAS operations are exempt from one or more of the ‘open’ category requirements).
^{^[88]}	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) (USSP(s)) that is (are) identified for that geographical zone.
	Riga flight information region (FIR) boundary.