GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(2) Application for an operational authorisation

APPLICATION FORM FOR AN OPERATIONAL AUTHORISATION

Depending on the level of the risk of the operation, the technical characteristics of the UAS may play an important role in mitigating the risk. In that case, the UAS operator may provide additional information to the NAA on the characteristics of the UAS to be operated. The NAA will, in any case, ask for additional data when needed.

As an example regarding how to structure the additional information, the UAS operator may supplement the application for the authorisation with the additional elements shown below. Elements from the example may be added or removed as required.

(1) PAINT

Describe any painted elements that are visible (marks) and significant (colour, shape, etc.).

(2) LIGHTS

Describe the lights, including their colours and locations.

(3) PROPULSION

Mark the type of propulsion used, indicating (in the space provided) the manufacturer and model, and detailing relevant information such as the number of motors/engines, the configuration, etc. Powerplant design diagrams may be attached if necessary.

(4) CONTROL AND/OR POSITIONING SYSTEM

As a general instruction for this section, in addition to the description and information deemed necessary to define these systems, provide any certification and rating for the systems, such as those related to electromagnetic compatibility or any other European directive satisfied by the equipment installed on the aircraft, for consideration during the specific risk assessment conducted using the specific operations risk assessment (SORA) or any other risk assessment methodology that is followed to evaluate and authorise operations.

(5) FLIGHT CONTROLLER

Indicate the manufacturer and model of the flight controller. Describe the relevant aspects affecting flight safety.

(6) FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM

Describe and include the technical characteristics of the system, its modes of operation, system activation and any certification and rating for the components, as well as proof of its electromagnetic compatibility for consideration during the SORA or any other risk assessment methodology that is followed to evaluate and authorise operations.

(7) FLIGHT MODES

Describe the flight modes (i.e. manual, artificial stability with controller, automatic, autonomous). For each flight mode, describe the variable that controls the aircraft: increments in position, speed control, attitude control, type of altitude control (which sensor is used for this purpose), etc.

(8) GROUND CONTROL STATION

For ‘encrypted’ links, describe the encryption system used, if any.

(9) PAYLOAD

Describe each of the different payload configurations that affect the mission or that, without changing it, impact the weight and balance, the electrical charge or the flight dynamics. Include all relevant technical details. If needed, you may use other documents that provide the specified details.

(10) OPERATION LIMITS

Describe in this section the maximum operating height, the maximum airspeed (including Vmax ascent, Vmax descent and Vmax horizontal), and, in addition, the meteorological limit conditions in which the UAS can operate (e.g. rain, maximum wind, etc.)

(11) SAFETY SYSTEMS/SAFETY NETS AND AWARENESS

Describe the systems or equipment installed on the aircraft to mitigate potential operational safety risks, whether included in the form or not.