UAS.SPEC.060 Responsibilities of the remote pilot

• Regulation (EU) 2020/639 found in: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (No 2019/947 and 2019/945) Part-UAS (Jul 2024)

UAS.SPEC.060 Responsibilities of the remote pilot Regulation (EU) 2020/639 (1) The remote pilot shall: (a) not perform duties under the influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol or when it is unfit to perform its tasks due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other causes; (b) have the appropriate remote pilot competency as defined in the operational authorisation, in the standard scenario defined in [Appendix 1](#_DxCrossRefBm1106656735) or as defined by the LUC and carry a proof of competency while operating the UAS. (c) be familiar with manufacturer’s instructions provided by the manufacturer of the UAS. (2) Before starting an UAS operation, the remote pilot shall comply with all of the following: (a) obtain updated information relevant to the intended operation about any geographical zones defined in accordance with [Article 15](#_DxCrossRefBm1106656781); (b) ensure that the operating environment is compatible with the authorised or declared limitations and conditions; (c) ensure that the UAS is in a safe condition to complete the intended flight safely, and if applicable, check if the direct remote identification is active and up-to-date; (d) ensure that the information about the operation has been made available to the relevant air traffic service (ATS) unit, other airspace users and relevant stakeholders, as required by the operational authorisation or by the conditions published by the Member State for the geographical zone of operation in accordance with [Article 15](#_DxCrossRefBm1106656781). (3) During the flight, the remote pilot shall: (a) comply with the authorised or declared limitations and conditions; (b) avoid any risk of collision with any manned aircraft and discontinue a flight when continuing it may pose a risk to other aircraft, people, animals, environment or property; (c) comply with the operational limitations in geographical zones defined in accordance with [Article 15](#_DxCrossRefBm1106656781); (d) comply with the operator’s procedures; (e) not fly close to or inside areas where an emergency response effort is ongoing unless they have permission to do so from the responsible emergency response services.