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AMC4 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

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AMC4 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

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PREDEFINED RISK ASSESSMENT PDRA-S01 Version 1.2

EDITION September 2023

(a) Scope

This PDRA addresses the same type of operations that are covered by the standard scenario STS-01 ([Appendix 1](#_DxCrossRefBm1106656735) to the Annex to the UAS Regulation); however, it provides the UAS operator with the flexibility to use UASs that do not need to be marked as class C5.

This PDRA addresses UAS operations that are conducted:

(1) with UA with maximum characteristic dimensions (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between the rotors tips in the case of a multirotor) of up to 3 m;

(2) in VLOS of the remote pilot;

(3) over a controlled ground area that might be located in a populated area;

(4) below 150 m above ground level (AGL) (except when close to obstacles); and

(5) in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, provided that there is a low probability of encountering manned aircraft[[60]](#_ftn61).

(b) PDRA characterisation and conditions

The characterisation and conditions for this PDRA are summarised in **Table PDRA-S01.1** below:

<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="945"><thead><tr><td colspan="9" valign="top" width="945">PDRA characterisation and conditions</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="108">Topic</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="108">Assurance level</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">Condition</td><td valign="top" width="217">Demonstration of integrity<a href="#_ftn62">[61]</a></td><td valign="top" width="218">Demonstration of assurance<a href="#_ftn63">[62]</a></td></tr></thead><tr><td colspan="9" valign="top" width="945">1. Operational characterisation (scope and limitations)</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4" valign="top" width="108">Level of human intervention</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="4" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.1 No autonomous operations: the remote pilot should have the ability to maintain control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the command‑and control (C2) link.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.2 The remote pilot should operate only one UA at a time.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.3 The remote pilot should not operate the UA from a moving vehicle.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.4 The remote pilot should not hand the control of the UA over to another command unit.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="108">UA range limit</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.5 VLOS distance from the remote pilot at all times.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Overflown areas</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.6 UAS operations should be conducted over a controlled ground area.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.7 For the operation of a tethered UA, the area should have a radius equal to the tether length plus 5 m, and should be centred on the point of the surface of the Earth where the tether is fixed.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.8 The UA should have a maximum characteristic dimension (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors’ tips in the case of a multirotor) of less than 3 m.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Flight height limit</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.9 The remote pilot should maintain the UA within 120 m (unless making use of the option defined in point 1.12) from the closest point of the surface of the Earth. The measurement of the distances should be adapted according to the geographical characteristics of the terrain, such as plains, hills, and mountains.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.10 When flying a UA within a horizontal distance of 50 m from an artificial obstacle that is taller than 105 m, the maximum height of the UAS operation may be increased up to 15 m above the height of the obstacle, at the request of the entity responsible for the obstacle.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.11 When UAS operators intend to operate at a height above 120 m, up to 150 m, they should define a risk buffer according to point 3.8 below.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Airspace</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.12 The UA should be operated:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.12.1 in uncontrolled airspace, unless different limitations are provided for by the Member States for their UAS geographical zones in areas where the probability of encountering manned aircraft is not low; or</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.12.2 in controlled airspace after coordination and flight authorisation in accordance with the published procedures for the area of operation, to ensure that the probability of encountering manned aircraft is low.Note: Airspace with an air risk that is classified as not higher than ARC-b can be considered having a low probability of encountering manned aircraft.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="108">Visibility</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.13 The flight visibility should allow the remote pilot to conduct the entire flight in VLOS.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="108">Others</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">1.14 The UA should not be used to carry dangerous goods, except for dropping items in connection with agricultural, horticultural or forestry activities where the carriage of such items does not contravene any other applicable regulations.Note: The operator shall comply with applicable national or international regulations on the use of plant protection products, chemicals, dangerous substances, and preparations as appropriate. This includes Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides, if applicable.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="9" valign="top" width="945">2. Operational risk classification (according to the classification defined in <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656752">AMC1 to Article 11</a> of the UAS Regulation)</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="108">Final GRC</td><td valign="top" width="92">3</td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Final ARC</td><td valign="top" width="108">ARC-b</td><td valign="top" width="94">SAIL</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="434">II</td></tr><tr><td colspan="9" valign="top" width="945">3. Operational mitigations</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="8" valign="top" width="108">Operational and adjacent volume (see Figure 2 of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656752">AMC1 Article 11</a>)</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="8" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.1 The UAS operator should define the operational volume, ground risk buffer and adjacent volume for the intended operation, including:</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.1.1 the flight geography; and</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.1.2 the contingency volume, with its external limit(s) at least 10 m beyond the limit(s) of the flight geography if the operation is conducted with untethered UA.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.2 To determine the operational volume, the UAS operator should consider the position-keeping capabilities of the UAS in 4D space (latitude, longitude, height, and time).</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.3 In particular, the accuracy of the navigation solution, the flight technical error of the UAS, as well as the flight path definition error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and addressed when determining the operational volume.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.4 The size of adjacent volume should be defined.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.5 The remote pilot should apply emergency procedures as soon as there is an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume, as per point 5.3.9(d) below.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.6 No persons should be overflown when spraying liquids or dropping substances. Infrastructure or facilities can be overflown on request of the entity responsible for the infrastructure or facility.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Ground risk</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.7 The UAS operator should establish a ground risk buffer to protect third parties on the ground outside the operational volume.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.8 For the operation of untethered UA, the ground risk buffer should cover a distance beyond the external limit(s) of the contingency area. That distance should be at least as defined below:<div align="center"><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td rowspan="2" valign="top" width="68">Max height AGL<a href="#_ftn64">[63]</a></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="214">Minimum distance for ground risk buffer</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="100">with MTOM of up to 10 kg</td><td valign="top" width="114">with MTOM greater than 10 kg</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="68">10 m</td><td valign="top" width="100">5 m</td><td valign="top" width="114">10 m</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="68">30 m</td><td valign="top" width="100">10 m</td><td valign="top" width="114">20 m</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="68">60 m</td><td valign="top" width="100">15 m</td><td valign="top" width="114">30 m</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="68">90 m</td><td valign="top" width="100">20 m</td><td valign="top" width="114">45 m</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="68">120 m</td><td valign="top" width="100">25 m</td><td valign="top" width="114">60 m</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="68">150 m</td><td valign="top" width="100">30 m</td><td valign="top" width="114">75 m</td></tr></table></div></td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.9 For the operation of tethered UA, the ground risk buffer is considered in point 1.7 above.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="7" valign="top" width="108">Air risk</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="4" valign="top" width="108">Declaration supported by data</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.10 If the UAS operation is performed above 120 m and up to 150 m, the UAS operator should:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.10.1 establish an air risk buffer to protect third parties in the air outside the operational volume; and</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM, otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’Justification supporting the reduction of the air risk buffer is documented in […] or ‘n/a’.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.10.2 if the air risk buffer is part of controlled airspace, coordinate the operation with the respective ANSP;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM, otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’ ‘or n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.10.3 develop appropriate procedures to not jeopardise other airspace users.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.Please describe how the remote pilotsand, if employed, the AOs are able to assess the height of the UA compared to other airspace users<a href="#_ftn65">[64]</a>,otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’ ‘or n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.11 The operational volume should be outside any geographical zone corresponding to a flight restriction zone of a protected aerodrome or of any other type, as defined by the responsible authority, unless the UAS operator has been granted appropriate permission.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.12 Prior to the flight, the UAS operator should assess the proximity of the planned operation to manned aircraft activity.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.13 The UAS operator should establish a de-confliction scheme that allows the remote pilot to take efficient decisions in case of incoming traffic.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="108">Observers</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="108"></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">3.14 Airspace observers (AOs): n/aUA observers: refer to point 5.3.9(b) below.</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="9" valign="top" width="945">4. UAS operator and UAS operations conditions</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="19" valign="top" width="108">UAS operator and UAS operations</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="19" valign="top" width="108">Declaration supported by data</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1 The UAS operator should:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.1 develop an operations manual (OM) (for the template, refer to <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656795">AMC1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a> and to the complementary information in <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656794">GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a>);</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.2 define, and include in the OM, the procedure to determine the operational volume and ground risk buffer for the intended operation, as per points 3.1 to 3.6 above, and the adjacent volume;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.3 develop procedures to ensure that that the operation is conducted safely and the security requirements applicable to the area of operations are complied with during the intended operation;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.4 develop measures to protect the UAS against unlawful interference and unauthorised access;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.5 develop procedures to ensure that all operations comply with <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679&amp;qid=1653300075306">Regulation (EU) 2016/679</a> on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. In particular, the UAS operator should carry out a data protection impact assessment, when this is required by the data protection national authority of the Member State with regard to the application of Article 35 of that Regulation;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.6 develop guidelines for its remote pilots to plan UAS operations in a manner that minimises nuisance, including noise and other emissions‑related nuisance, to people and animals;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.7 ensure the adequacy of the contingency and emergency procedures and prove it through any of the following:(a) dedicated flight tests; or(b) simulations, provided that the representativeness of the simulation means is proven valid for the intended purpose with positive results; or(c) any other means acceptable to the competent authority;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that evidence is available to the competent authority for review.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.8 develop an effective emergency response plan (ERP) that is suitable for the intended operation (see <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656794">GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a>);</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that evidence is available to the competent authority for review.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.9 upload updated information into the geo-awareness function, if such system is installed on the UAS, when required by the UAS geographical zone for the intended location of the operation;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.10 ensure that before starting the operation, the controlled ground area is in place, effective, and compliant with the minimum distance that is defined in points 3.1 and 3.5 above and, when required, coordination with the appropriate authorities has been established;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.11 ensure that before starting the operation, all persons that are present in the controlled ground area:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(a) have been informed of the risks of the operation;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(b) have been briefed on or trained in, as appropriate, the safety precautions and measures that the UAS operator has established for their protection; and</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(c) have explicitly agreed to participate in the operation; and</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.12 designate for each flight a remote pilot with adequate competency and other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation if needed;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.13 in case the operation takes place in a controlled airspace, as part of the procedures that are contained in the OM (point 4.1.1 above), include the description of the following:(a) the method and means of communication with the authority or entity responsible for the management of the airspace during the entire period of operation;(b) the member(s) of personnel in charge of duties essential to the UA operation, who are responsible for establishing that communication;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.14 ensure that the UAS operation effectively uses and supports the efficient use of the radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.1.15 keep for a minimum of 3 years and maintain up to date a record of the information on UAS operations, including any unusual technical or operational occurrences and other data as required by the declaration or by the operational authorisation.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that recordkeeping data is available to the competent authority.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6" valign="top" width="108">UAS maintenance</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="6" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.2 The UAS operator should:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.2.1 ensure that the UAS maintenance instructions that are defined by the UAS operator are included in the OM and cover at least the UAS manufacturer’s instructions and requirements when applicable; and</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.2.2 ensure that the maintenance staff follow the UAS maintenance instructions when performing maintenance;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.2.3 keep for a minimum of 3 years and maintain up to date a record of the maintenance activities conducted on the UAS;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.2.4 establish and maintain up to date a list of the maintenance staff employed by the operator to carry out maintenance activities;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.2.5 comply with point <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656791">UAS.SPEC.100</a>, if the UAS uses certified equipment.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM or n/a.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2" valign="top" width="108">External services</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="2" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.3 The UAS operator should ensure that the level of performance for any externally provided service that is necessary for the safety of the flight is adequate for the intended operation. The UAS operator should declare that this level of performance is adequately achieved.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">4.4 The UAS operator should define and allocate the roles and responsibilities between the UAS operator and the external service provider(s), if applicable.</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="9" valign="top" width="945">5. Conditions for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6" valign="top" width="108">General</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="6" valign="top" width="108"></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.1 The UAS operator should keep and maintain up to date a record of all the relevant qualifications and training courses completed by the remote pilot and the other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation and by the maintenance staff for at least 3 years after those persons have ceased to be employed by the organisation or have changed position within the organisation.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’Record-keeping data is available for inspection at the request of the competent authority.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.2 The remote pilot should have the authority to cancel or delay any or all flight operations under the following conditions:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.2.1 the safety of persons is jeopardised; or</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.2.2 property on the ground is jeopardised; or</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.2.3 other airspace users are in jeopardy; or</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.2.4 there is a violation of the terms of the operational authorisation.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="22" valign="top" width="108">Remote pilot</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="22" valign="top" width="108">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3 The remote pilot should:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.1 not perform any duties under the influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol, or when they are unfit to perform their tasks due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other causes;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.2 be familiar with the manufacturer’s instructions provided by the manufacturer of the UAS;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.3 ensure that the UA remains clear of clouds;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.4 hold a certificate of remote pilot theoretical knowledge, in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656801">Attachment A</a> to Chapter I of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation, which is issued by the competent authority or by an entity that is designated by the competent authority of a Member State;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.5 hold an accreditation of completion of a practical-skills training course for this PDRA, in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656801">Attachment A</a> to Chapter I of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation, which is issued by:(a) an entity that has declared compliance with the requirements of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656799">Appendix 3</a> to the Annex to the UAS Regulation and is recognised by the competent authority of a Member State; or(b) a UAS operator that has been authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of registration to operate according to this PDRA (or declared to the same competent authority, compliance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656800">STS‑01</a>) and with the requirements of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656799">Appendix 3</a> to the Annex to the UAS Regulation.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.6 If operations are conducted at a height between 120 and 150 m, the remote pilot should undergo additional theoretical knowledge training in the following topics:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(a) raising awareness about the air risk and about the existence of other airspace users;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that the training syllabus is available for inspection at the request of the competent authority.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(b) checking height determination/ limitation devices; and</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that the training syllabus is available for inspection at the request of the competent authority.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(c) using applicable procedures in case a manned aircraft is detected.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that the training syllabus is available for inspection at the request of the competent authority.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.7 As an alternative to holding a certificate of remote pilot theoretical knowledge, according to point 5.3.4, and to holding an accreditation of completion of a practical-skills training course according to point 5.3.5, the operator may propose a dedicated training syllabus to the competent authority;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance and that the training syllabus is available for inspection at the request of the competent authority.’ or ‘n/a’.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.8 Before starting the UAS operation, the remote pilot should:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(a) verify that the means to terminate the UA flight and the remote identification system are operational;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(b) obtain updated information relevant to the intended operation about any geographical zones defined in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656781">Article 15</a> of the UAS Regulation; and</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(c) ensure that the UAS is in a safe condition to complete the intended flight safely and, if applicable, check whether the direct remote identification is active and up to date.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">5.3.9 During the flight:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(a) keep the UA in VLOS and maintain thorough visual scan of the airspace that surrounds the UA to avoid any risk of collision with manned aircraft; the remote pilot should discontinue the flight if the operation poses a risk to other aircraft, people, animals, environment or property;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(b) for the purpose of point (a) above, possibly being assisted by a UA observer<a href="#_ftn66">[65]</a>; clear and effective communication should be established between the remote pilot and the UA observer;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(c) use the contingency procedures that are defined by the UAS operator for abnormal situations, including situations where the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the flight geography; and</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(d) use the emergency procedures that are defined by the UAS operator for emergencies, including triggering the means to terminate the flight when the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume; the means to terminate the flight should be triggered at least 10 m before the UA reaches the limits of the operational volume;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(e) keep the UA at a ground speed of less than 5 m/s in case of untethered UA;</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="294">(f) activate the direct remote identification system<a href="#_ftn67">[66]</a>.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="9" valign="top" width="945">6. Technical conditions</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="5" valign="top" width="108">UAS</td><td colspan="3" rowspan="5" valign="top" width="109">Self-declaration<a href="#_ftn68">[67]</a></td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="293">6.1 The UAS operator should use a UAS marked as class C5 and complies with the requirements of that class, as defined in <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656798">Part 16</a> of the Annex to <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R0945">Regulation (EU) 2019/945</a>.</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare that the UAS is marked with a class C5 identification label.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="293">6.2 As an alternative to point 6.1, the UAS operator may use a UAS that complies with the requirements of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656798">Part 16</a> of the Annex to <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R0945">Regulation (EU) 2019/945</a>, except that the UAS does not need to:· bear a class C3 UAS or a class C5 UAS identification label;· have an MTOM of less than 25 kg;· be exclusively powered by electricity, if the UAS operator ensures that the environmental impact that is caused by the use of non-electric UAS is minimised;· include an information notice that is published by EASA and provides the applicable limitations and obligations, as required by the UAS Regulation; and· include the manufacturer’s instructions for the UAS, if it is privately built; however, information on its operation and maintenance, as well as on the training of the remote pilot, should be included in the OM.Note 1: The UAS can comply with point (9) of Part 4 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 by using an add-on that complies with Part 6 of the Annex to that Regulation.Note 2: If the UA does not bear a physical serial number that is compliant with standard ANSI/CTA 2063-A ‘Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers’ and/or does not have an integrated system of direct remote identification, it can comply with point (9) of Part 4 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 by using an add-on that complies with Part 6 of the Annex to that Regulation.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="293">6.3 In addition, if:• the adjacent area does not include a populated area or an assembly of people; and • the adjacent airspace is classified as ARC-a or ARC-b, point 5 of Part 16 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 may be replaced with the following basic containment conditions: • no probable failure of the UAS or of any external system that supports the operation would lead to operation outside the operational volume; and• it is reasonably expected that a fatality will not occur due to any probable failure of the UAS or of any external system that supports the operation.</td><td valign="top" width="217">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="218">‘Basic containment applies and I declare that a design and installation appraisal is available and it covers at least:— the design and installation features (independence separation, and redundancy); and— the particular risks (e.g. hail, ice, snow, electromagnetic interference, etc.) relevant to the type of operation.’or‘Enhanced containment applies and I declare compliance with MoC Light-UAS.2511. Analysis and/or test data with supporting evidence is available.’or ‘The UAS has a DVR demonstrating compliance with the enhanced containment requirements.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="293">6.4 If designed to spray, the UA should:</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="293">6.4.1 be designed to avoid an accidental release of any substance;</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="108"></td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="109"></td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="293">6.4.2 have means for the remote pilot to immediately stop the spraying of liquids or dropping of substances in case of an emergency.</td><td valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="218"></td></tr><tr height="0"></tr></table>

Table PDRA-S01.1 — Main limitations and conditions for PDRA-S01

AMC5 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

ED Decision 2022/002/R

PREDEFINED RISK ASSESSMENT PDRA-S02 Version 1.1

EDITION January 2022

(a) Scope

This PDRA addresses the same type of operations that are covered by the standard scenario STS-02 ([Appendix 1](#_DxCrossRefBm1106656794) to the Annex to the UAS Regulation); however, it provides the UAS operator with the flexibility to use UASs that do not need to be marked as class C6.

This PDRA addresses UAS operations that are conducted:

(1) with UA with maximum characteristic dimensions (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors in case of a multirotor) of up to 3 m and MTOM of up to 25 kg;

(2) at a distance of up to 2 km from the remote pilot if airspace observers (AOs) are employed; otherwise at a distance of up to 1 km;

(3) over a controlled ground area that is entirely located in a sparsely populated area;

(4) below 150 m above ground level (AGL) (except when close to obstacles); and

(5) in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, provided that there is a low probability of encountering manned aircraft[[68]](#_ftn69).

(b) PDRA characterisation and conditions

The characterisation and conditions for this PDRA are summarised in **Table PDRA-S02.1** below:

<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="948"><thead><tr><td colspan="10" valign="top" width="948">PDRA characterisation and conditions</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="106">Topic</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="111">Method of proof</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">Condition</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Integrity<a href="#_ftn70">[69]</a></td><td valign="top" width="210">Proof<a href="#_ftn71">[70]</a></td></tr></thead><tr><td colspan="10" valign="top" width="948">1. Operational characterisation (scope and limitations)</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4" valign="top" width="106">Level of human intervention</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="4" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.1 No autonomous operations: the remote pilot should maintain control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the command‑and‑control (C2) link.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.2 The remote pilot should operate only one UA at a time.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.3 The remote pilot should not operate the UA from a moving vehicle.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.4 The remote pilot should not hand the control of the UA over to another command unit.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4" valign="top" width="106">UA range limit</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="4" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.5 UAS operations should be conducted:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.5.1 keeping the UA in sight of the remote pilot during the launch and recovery of the UA, unless the recovery of the UA is the result of an emergency flight termination;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.5.2 if no airspace observer (AO) is employed in the operation, with the UA no further than 1 km from the remote pilot; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.5.3 if one or more AOs are employed in the operation, with the UA no further than 2 km from the remote pilot.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="106">Overflown areas</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.6 UAS operations should be conducted over a controlled ground area.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3" valign="top" width="106">UA limitations</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.7 The UA should have an MTOM of less than 25 kg, including payload.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.8 The UA should have maximum characteristic dimensions (e.g. wingspan, rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors in case of a multirotor) of less than 3 m.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.9 The UA should have a maximum ground speed in level flight of not more than 50 m/s.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3" valign="top" width="106">Flight height limit</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.10 The remote pilot should maintain the UA within 120 m (unless making use of the option defined in point 1.12) from the closest point of the surface of the Earth. The measurement of the distances should be adapted according to the geographical characteristics of the terrain, such as plains, hills, and mountains.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.11 When flying a UA within a horizontal distance of 50 m from an artificial obstacle that is taller than 105 m, the maximum height of the UAS operation may be increased up to 15 m above the height of the obstacle at the request of the entity that is responsible for the obstacle.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.12 The UAS operator may propose to operate at a height above 120 m, but up to 150 m. In that case, the UAS operator should define a risk buffer according to point 3.7 below.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3" valign="top" width="106">Airspace</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="111"></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.13 The UA should be operated:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.13.1 in uncontrolled airspace, unless different limitations are provided for by the Member States for their UAS geographical zones in areas where the probability of encountering manned aircraft is not low; or</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.13.2 in controlled airspace after coordination and flight authorisation in accordance with the published procedures for the area of operation, to ensure that the probability of encountering manned aircraft is low.Note: Airspace with an air risk that is classified as not higher than ARC-b can be considered having a low probability of encountering manned aircraft.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="106">Visibility</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.14 The UA operation should be conducted in an area where the flight visibility is greater than 5 km.Note: Please refer to <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656807">GM1 UAS.STS-02.020(3)</a>.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="106">Others</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="111">Low</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">1.15 The UA should not be used to carry dangerous goods, except for dropping items in connection with agricultural, horticultural or forestry activities where the carriage of such items does not contravene any other applicable regulations.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="10" valign="top" width="948">2. Operational risk classification (according to the classification defined in <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656752">AMC1 to Article 11</a> of the UAS Regulation)</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="106">Final GRC</td><td valign="top" width="98">3</td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="115">Final ARC</td><td valign="top" width="115">ARC-b</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="115">SAIL</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="398">II</td></tr><tr><td colspan="10" valign="top" width="948">3. Operational mitigations</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4" valign="top" width="106">Operational volume (see Figure 2 of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656752">AMC1 Article 11</a>)</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="4" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.1 The UAS operator should define the operational volume for the intended operation, including the flight geography and the contingency volume.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.2 To determine the operational volume, the UAS operator should consider the position-keeping capabilities of the UAS in 4D space (latitude, longitude, height, and time).</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.3 In particular, the accuracy of the navigation solution, the flight technical error of the UAS, as well as the flight path definition error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and addressed when determining the operational volume.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.4 The remote pilot should apply emergency procedures as soon as there is an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume, as per point 5.3.10(h) below.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2" valign="top" width="106">Ground risk</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="2" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.5 The UAS operator should establish a ground risk buffer to protect third parties on the ground outside the operational volume.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.6 The ground risk buffer should cover a distance that is at least equal to the distance most likely to be travelled by the UA after activation of the flight termination system specified by the UAS manufacturer’s instructions, considering the operational conditions within the limitations specified by the UAS manufacturer.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6" valign="top" width="106">Air risk</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="4" valign="top" width="111">Declaration supported by data</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.7 If the UAS operation is performed above 120 m and up to 150 m, the UAS operator should:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.7.1 establish an air risk buffer to protect third parties in the air outside the operational volume; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’Justification supporting the reduction of the air risk buffer is documented in […]. or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.7.2 if the air risk buffer is part of controlled airspace, coordinate the operations with the respective ANSP.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’ […]. or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.7.3 develop appropriate procedures to not jeopardise other airspace users.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.Please describe how the remote pilots and, if employed, the AOs are able to assess the height of the UA compared to other airspace users<a href="#_ftn72">[71]</a>, or otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’ […]. or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" rowspan="2" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.8 The operational volume should be outside any geographical zone corresponding to a flight restriction zone of a protected aerodrome or of any other type, as defined by the responsible authority, unless the UAS operator has been granted appropriate permission.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.9 Prior to the flight, the UAS operator should assess the proximity of the planned operation to manned aircraft activity.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3" valign="top" width="106">Observers<a href="#_ftn73">[72]</a></td><td colspan="2" rowspan="3" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.10 If the UAS operator decides to employ one or more airspace observers (AOs), the UA may be operated at a distance from the remote pilot greater than that referred to in point 1.5.2 above.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.11 In relation to AOs, the UAS operator should comply with the conditions of point 4.1.15 below.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">3.12. AOs should comply with the conditions of point 5.4 below.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="10" valign="top" width="948">UAS operator and UAS operations conditions</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="33" valign="top" width="106">UAS operator and UAS operations</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="33" valign="top" width="111">Declaration supported by data</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1 The UAS operator should:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.1 develop an operations manual (OM) (for the template, refer to <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656795">AMC1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a> and to the complementary information in <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656806">GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a>);</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.2 define the operational volume and ground risk buffer for the intended operation, as per points 3.1 to 3.6 above, and include them in the OM;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.3 develop procedures to ensure that the security requirements applicable to the area of operations are complied with during the intended operation;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.4 develop measures to protect the UAS against unlawful interference and unauthorised access;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.5 develop procedures to ensure that all operations comply with <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679&amp;qid=1653314624165">Regulation (EU) 2016/679</a> on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. In particular, the UAS operator should carry out a data protection impact assessment, when this is required by the data protection national authority of the Member State with regard to the application of Article 35 of that Regulation;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.6 develop guidelines for its remote pilots to plan UAS operations in a manner that minimises nuisance, including noise and other emissions‑related nuisance, to people and animals;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.7 ensure the adequacy of the contingency and emergency procedures and prove it through any of the following:(a) dedicated flight tests; or(b) simulations, provided that the representativeness of the simulation means is proven for the intended purpose with positive results; or(c) any other means acceptable to the competent authority;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and evidence is available to the competent authority for review.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.8 develop an emergency response plan (ERP) that is suitable for the intended operation in accordance with the conditions for a ‘medium’ level of robustness (please refer to <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656793">AMC3 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a>;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that the ERP is available to the competent authority for review.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.9 upload updated information into the geo‑awareness function, if such system is installed on the UAS, when required by the UAS geographical zone for the intended location of the operation;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.10 ensure that before starting the operation, the controlled ground area is in place, effective, and compliant with the minimum distance that is defined in points 3.1 and 3.6 above and, when required, coordinate with the appropriate authorities;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.11 ensure that before starting the operation, all persons that are present in the controlled ground area:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(a) have been informed of the risks of the operation;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(b) have been briefed on or trained in, as appropriate, the safety precautions and measures that the UAS operator has established for their protection; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(c) have explicitly agreed to participate in the operation;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.12 designate for each flight a remote pilot with adequate competency and other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation if needed;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.13 ensure that the UAS operation effectively uses and supports the efficient use of the radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.14 keep for a minimum of 3 years and maintain up to date a record of the information on UAS operations, including any unusual technical or operational occurrences and other data as required by the declaration or by the operational authorisation;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that record‑keeping data is available to the competent authority.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.1.15 before starting the operation, and if airspace observers (AOs) are employed:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(a) ensure the correct placement and the appropriate number of AOs along the intended flight path;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(b) verify that:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(i) the visibility and the planned distance of the AOs are within the acceptable limits as defined in the OM;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(ii) there are no potential terrain obstructions for each AO;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(iii) there are no gaps between the zones that are covered by each of the AOs;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(iv) the communication with each AO is established and effective;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(v) if means are used by the AOs to determine the position of the UA, those means are functioning and effective; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(c) ensure that the AOs have been briefed on the planned flight path of the UA and on the associated timing.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.2 If no AO is employed in the operation, the operation should be conducted with the UA flying no further from the remote pilot than the distance that is indicated in point 1.5.2 above and following a preprogrammed trajectory when the UA is not in the VLOS of the remote pilot</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.3 If one or more AOs are employed in the operation, the following conditions should be complied with:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.3.1 the AO(s) should be positioned so as to adequately cover the operational volume and the surrounding airspace, having the minimum flight visibility that is indicated in point 1.14 above;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.3.2 the UA should be operated no further than 1 km from the AO who is nearest to the UA;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.3.3 the distance between any AO and the remote pilot should not be greater than 1 km; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.3.4 robust and effective means are available for communication between the remote pilot and the AO(s).</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in the OM.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6" valign="top" width="106">UAS maintenance</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="6" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.4. The UAS operator should:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.4.1 ensure that the UAS maintenance instructions that are defined by the UAS operator are included in the OM and cover at least the UAS manufacturer’s instructions and requirements when applicable; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ </td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.4.2 that maintenance staff follow the UAS maintenance instructions when performing maintenance;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ </td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.4.3 keep for a minimum of 3 years and maintain up to date a record of the maintenance activities conducted on the UAS;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ </td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.4.4 establish and maintain up to date a list of the maintenance staff employed by the operator to carry out maintenance activities;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ </td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.4.5 comply with point <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656791">UAS.SPEC.100</a>, if the UAS uses certified equipment.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM or indicate ‘n/a’</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2" valign="top" width="106">External services</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="2" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.5 The UAS operator should ensure that the level of performance for any externally provided service that is necessary for the safety of the flight is adequate for the intended operation. The UAS operator should declare that this level of performance is adequately achieved.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">4.6 The UAS operator should define and allocate the roles and responsibilities between the UAS operator and the external service provider(s), if applicable.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="10" valign="top" width="948">5. Conditions for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6" valign="top" width="106">General</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="6" valign="top" width="111"></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.1 The UAS operator should keep and maintain up to date a record of all the relevant qualifications and training courses completed by the remote pilot and other personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation and by the maintenance staff for at least 3 years after those persons have ceased to be employed by the organisation or have changed position within the organisation.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’Record‑keeping data is available for inspection at the request of the competent authority.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.2 The remote pilot should have the authority to cancel or delay any or all flight operations under the following conditions:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.2.1 the safety of persons is jeopardised; or</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.2.2 property on the ground is jeopardised; or</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.2.3 other airspace users are in jeopardy; or</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.2.4 there is a violation of the terms of the operational authorisation.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="30" valign="top" width="106">Remote pilot</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="30" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3 The remote pilot should:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.1 not perform any duties under the influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol, or when they are unfit to perform their tasks due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other causes;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.2 be familiar with the manufacturer’s instructions provided by the manufacturer of the UAS;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.3 ensure that the UA remains clear of clouds; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.4 hold a certificate of remote pilot theoretical knowledge, in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656806">Attachment A</a> to Chapter II of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation, which is issued by the competent authority or by an entity that is designated by the competent authority of a Member State;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.5 hold an accreditation of completion of a practical-skills training course for this PDRA, in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656801">Attachment A</a> to Chapter I of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation, which is issued by:(a) an entity that has declared compliance with the requirements of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656799">Appendix 3</a> to the Annex to the UAS Regulation and is recognised by the competent authority of a Member State; or(b) a UAS operator that has been authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of registration to operate according to this PDRA (or declared to the same competent authority compliance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656800">STS-01</a>) and with the requirements of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656799">Appendix 3</a> to the Annex to the UAS Regulation;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.6 if operations are conducted at a height between 120 and 150 m, receive additional theoretical knowledge training in the following topics:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(a) raising awareness about the air risk and about the existence of other airspace users;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(b) checking height determination/ limitation devices;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(c) using procedures for the coordination between the remote pilot and the AO(s);</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(d) using the applicable procedures in case a manned aircraft is detected;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.7 obtain updated information relevant to the intended operation about any geographical zones defined in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656781">Article 15</a> of the UAS Regulation; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.8 ensure that the UAS is in a safe condition to complete the intended flight safely and, if applicable, check whether the direct remote identification is active and up to date;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.9 before starting the UAS operation:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(a) verify that the remote identification system is operational;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(b) obtain updated information relevant to the intended operation about any geographical zones defined in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656781">Article 15</a> of the UAS Regulation;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(c) ensure that the UAS is in a safe condition to complete the intended flight safely and, if applicable, check whether the direct remote identification is active and up to date;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(d) set the programmable flight volume of the UA to keep it within the flight geography; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(e) verify that the means to terminate the flight as well as the programmable flight volume functionality of the UA are operational; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.3.10 during the flight:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(a) unless supported by aerial observers (AOs), maintain thorough visual scan of the airspace that surrounds the UA to avoid any risk of collision with manned aircraft; the remote pilot should discontinue the flight if the operation poses a risk to other aircraft, people, animals, environment or property;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(b) maintain control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the command‑and‑control link;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(c) operate only one UA at a time;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(d) not operate the UA from a moving vehicle;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(e) not hand the control of the UA over to another control unit;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(f) inform the AO(s), when employed, in a timely manner of any deviations of the UA from the intended flight path, and of the associated timing;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(g) use the contingency procedures that are defined by the UAS operator for abnormal situations, including situations where the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the flight geography;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(h) use the emergency procedures that are defined by the UAS operator for emergencies, including triggering the means to terminate the flight when the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the operational volume;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(i) activate the system to prevent the UA from exceeding the limits of the flight geography; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(j) activate the direct remote identification system<a href="#_ftn74">[73]</a>.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6" valign="top" width="106">Airspace observer (AO)</td><td colspan="2" rowspan="6" valign="top" width="111">Self-declaration</td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.4 The AO’s main responsibilities are laid down in point <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656750">UAS.STS-02.050</a> of the Annex to the UAS Regulation.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM. </td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">5.5 If operations are conducted at a height between 120 and 150 m, the AO(s) should undergo additional theoretical knowledge training in the following topics:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(a) raising awareness about the air risk and about the existence of other airspace users;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(b) checking height determination/ limitation devices;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(c) using the procedures for the coordination between the remote pilot and the AO(s); and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="310">(d) using the applicable procedures in case a manned aircraft is detected.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM, or otherwise indicate ‘n/a’.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="10" valign="top" width="948">6. Technical conditions</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6" valign="top" width="106">UAS</td><td colspan="3" rowspan="6" valign="top" width="112">Self-declaration<a href="#_ftn75">[74]</a></td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="308">6.1 The UAS operator should use a UAS marked with a class C6 identification label and which complies with the requirements of that class, as defined in <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656805">Part 17</a> of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare that the UAS is marked with a class C6 identification label.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="308">6.2 As an alternative to point 6.1, the UAS operator may use a UAS that complies with the requirements of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656798">Part 16</a> of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945, except that the UAS does not need to:</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210">Please describe how this condition is met.</td><td valign="top" width="210">‘I declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="308">6.2.1 bear a class C3 or a class C6 UAS identification label;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="308">6.2.2 be exclusively powered by electricity, if the UAS operator ensures that the environmental impact that is caused by the use of non-electric UAS is minimised;</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="308">6.2.3 include a notice that is published by EASA and provides the applicable limitations and obligations, as required by the UAS Regulation; and</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="308">6.2.4 include the manufacturer’s instructions for the UAS if it is privately built; however, information on its operation and maintenance, as well as on the training of the remote pilot, should be included in the OM.Note 1: The UAS can comply with point (9) of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656804">Part 4</a> of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 by using an add-on that complies with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656803">Part 6</a> of the Annex to that Regulation.Note 2: If the UA does not bear a physical serial number that is compliant with standard ANSI/CTA-2063-A ‘Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers’ and/or does not have an integrated system of direct remote identification, it can comply with point (9) of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656804">Part 4</a> of the Annex to Regulation by using an add-on that complies with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1106656803">Part 6</a> of the Annex to that Regulation.Note 3: If the UAS is privately built, there may be no identification on the UA of its MTOM. In that case, the operator should ensure that the MTOM of the UA, in the configuration of the UA before take-off, does not exceed 25 kg.</td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="210"></td><td valign="top" width="210"></td></tr><tr height="0"></tr></table>

Table PDRA-S02.1 — Main limitations and conditions for PDRA-S02

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[[60]](#_ftnref61) Member States are required to establish the appropriate measures (e.g. UAS geographical zones) to ensure this low probability of encounter. Such a low probability of encounter is equivalent to an ARC that is no higher than ARC-b. Thus, ARC-b is to be considered here as the highest residual (final) ARC.

[[61]](#_ftnref62) To be filled in by the UAS operator.

[[62]](#_ftnref63) To be filled in by the UAS operator.

[[63]](#_ftnref64) The closest point from the Earth should be considered.

[[65]](#_ftnref66) Please refer to point [UAS.STS-02.050](https://dxweb.easa.europa.eu/dx4/topics/uassts02050-responsibilities-of-10b62618-8f2b-4054-bb70-81a628342035.docx) for the responsibilities of the UA observer.

[[66]](#_ftnref67) Applicable from 1 July 2022.

[[67]](#_ftnref68) The containment requirements (reference to point 5 of [Part 16](https://dxweb.easa.europa.eu/dx4/topics/part-163e62a6dd-a9d3-4653-a885-8e4029afe25a.docx) of [Regulation (EU) 2019/945](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R0945)) should be demonstrated with a medium assurance level.

[[68]](#_ftnref69) Member States are required to establish the appropriate measures (e.g. UAS geographical zones) to ensure this low probability of encounter. Such low probability of encounter is equivalent to an ARC that is no higher than ARC-b. Thus, ARC-b is to be considered here as the highest residual (final) ARC.

[[69]](#_ftnref70) To be filled in by the UAS operator.

[[70]](#_ftnref71) To be filled in by the UAS operator.

[[71]](#_ftnref72) The UAS operator should demonstrate that they have sufficient confidence in the accuracy of the information about the height of the UA and the means to advert and avoid other airspace users and obstacles in the vicinity of the UA.

[[72]](#_ftnref73) Please refer to point [UAS.STS-02.050](https://dxweb.easa.europa.eu/dx4/topics/uassts02050-responsibilities-of-10b62618-8f2b-4054-bb70-81a628342035.docx) for the AO’s main responsibilities.

[[73]](#_ftnref74) Applicable from 1 July 2022.

[[74]](#_ftnref75) The containment requirements (reference to points 4 and 5 of [Part 17](https://dxweb.easa.europa.eu/dx4/topics/part-17--requirements-for-a-clase4dd0274-1625-4656-9a7c-959b54f5e98a.docx) of Regulation (EU) 2019/945) should be demonstrated with a ‘medium’ assurance level.

##### AMC4 Article 11 Rules for conducting an operational risk assessment

*ED Decision 2023/012/R*

**PREDEFINED
RISK ASSESSMENT PDRA-S01 Version 1.2**

**EDITION
September 2023**

(a) Scope

This PDRA addresses the same type of operations that are covered by
the standard scenario STS-01 ([Appendix 1](#_DxCrossRefBm1295819023)
to the Annex to the UAS Regulation); however, it provides the UAS
operator with the flexibility to use UASs that do not need to be
marked as class C5.

This PDRA addresses UAS operations that are conducted:

(1) with UA with maximum characteristic dimensions (e.g. wingspan,
rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between the rotors tips in
the case of a multirotor) of up to 3 m;

(2) in VLOS of the remote pilot;

(3) over a controlled ground area that might be located in a
populated area;

(4) below 150 m above ground level (AGL) (except when close to
obstacles); and

(5) in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, provided that there is a
low probability of encountering manned aircraft[[128]](#_ftn129).

(b) PDRA characterisation and conditions

The characterisation and conditions for this PDRA are summarised in
**Table PDRA-S01.1** below:

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PDRA
				characterisation and conditions
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Topic
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Assurance
				level
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Condition
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Demonstration
				of integrity<a href="#_ftn130" name="_ftnref130">[129]</a>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#808080"><a name="_Ref510615737_1"></a>
Demonstration
				of assurance<a href="#_ftn131" name="_ftnref131">[130]</a>
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1.	Operational
				characterisation (scope and limitations)
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Level
				of human intervention
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="2" rowspan="4">
Self-declaration
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
1.1	No
				autonomous operations: the remote pilot should have the ability
				to maintain control of the UA, except in case of a loss of the
				command‑and control (C2) link.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
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				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
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<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
1.2	The
				remote pilot should operate only one UA at a time.
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<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
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				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
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<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
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<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
1.3	The
				remote pilot should not operate the UA from a moving vehicle.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
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				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
1.4	The
				remote pilot should not hand the control of the UA over to
				another command unit.
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				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
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<td bgcolor="#808080">
UA
				range limit
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="2">
Self-declaration
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1.5	VLOS
				distance from the remote pilot at all times.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
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				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
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</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080" rowspan="3">
Overflown
				areas
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="2" rowspan="3">
Self-declaration
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
1.6	UAS
				operations should be conducted over a controlled ground area.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
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				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
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<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
1.7	For
				the operation of a tethered UA, the area should have a radius
				equal to the tether length plus 5 m, and should be centred
				on the point of the surface of the Earth where the tether is
				fixed.
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				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
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<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
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</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
1.8	The
				UA should have a maximum characteristic dimension (e.g. wingspan,
				rotor diameter/area or maximum distance between rotors’ tips in
				the case of a multirotor) of less than 3 m.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
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				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080" rowspan="3">
Flight
				height limit
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="2" rowspan="3">
Self-declaration
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
1.9	The
				remote pilot should maintain the UA within 120 m (unless
				making use of the option defined in point 1.12) from the
				closest point of the surface of the Earth. The measurement of the
				distances should be adapted according to the geographical
				characteristics of the terrain, such as plains, hills, and
				mountains.
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1.10	When
				flying a UA within a horizontal distance of 50 m from an
				artificial obstacle that is taller than 105 m, the maximum
				height of the UAS operation may be increased up to 15 m
				above the height of the obstacle, at the request of the entity
				responsible for the obstacle.
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1.11	When
				UAS operators intend to operate at a height above 120 m, up
				to 150 m, they should define a risk buffer according to
				point 3.8 below.
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Airspace
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1.12	The
				UA should be operated:
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1.12.1	in
				uncontrolled airspace, unless different limitations are provided
				for by the Member States for their UAS geographical zones in
				areas where the probability of encountering manned aircraft is
				not low; or
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1.12.2	in
				controlled airspace after coordination and flight authorisation
				in accordance with the published procedures for the area of
				operation, to ensure that the probability of encountering manned
				aircraft is low.
Note:
				Airspace with an air risk that is classified as not higher than
				ARC-b can be considered having a low probability of encountering
				manned aircraft.
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Visibility
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1.13	The
				flight visibility should allow the remote pilot to conduct the
				entire flight in VLOS.
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Others
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1.14	The
				UA should not be used to carry dangerous goods, except for
				dropping items in connection with agricultural, horticultural or
				forestry activities where the carriage of such items does not
				contravene any other applicable regulations.

Note:
				The operator shall comply with applicable national or
				international regulations on the use of plant protection
				products, chemicals, dangerous substances, and preparations as
				appropriate. This includes Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a
				framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of
				pesticides, if applicable.
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2.	Operational
				risk classification (according to the classification defined in
				<a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819040">AMC1
				to Article 11</a>
				of the UAS Regulation)
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Final
				GRC
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3
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Final
				ARC
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ARC-b
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SAIL
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II
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3.	Operational
				mitigations
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Operational
				and adjacent volume 
(see Figure 2 
of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819040">AMC1
				Article 11</a>)
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3.1	The
				UAS operator should define the operational volume, ground risk
				buffer and adjacent volume for the intended operation, including:
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3.1.1	the
				flight geography; and
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3.1.2	the
				contingency volume, with its external limit(s) at least 10 m
				beyond the limit(s) of the flight geography if the operation is
				conducted with untethered UA.
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3.2	To
				determine the operational volume, the UAS operator should
				consider the position-keeping capabilities of the UAS in 4D space
				(latitude, longitude, height, and time).
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3.3	In
				particular, the accuracy of the navigation solution, the flight
				technical error of the UAS, as well as the flight path definition
				error (e.g. map error) and latencies should be considered and
				addressed when determining the operational volume.
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3.4	The
				size of adjacent volume should be defined.
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3.5	The
				remote pilot should apply emergency procedures as soon as there
				is an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the
				operational volume, as per point 5.3.9(d) below.
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3.6	No
				persons should be overflown when spraying liquids or dropping
				substances. Infrastructure or facilities can be overflown on
				request of the entity responsible for the infrastructure or
				facility.
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Ground
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3.7	The
				UAS operator should establish a ground risk buffer to protect
				third parties on the ground outside the operational volume.
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3.8	For
				the operation of untethered UA, the ground risk buffer should
				cover a distance beyond the external limit(s) of the contingency
				area. That distance should be at least as defined below:
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Max
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								distance for ground 
risk buffer
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with
								MTOM 
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10
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10
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30 m
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10 m
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20 m
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60 m
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15 m
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30 m
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90 m
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20 m
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45 m
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120 m
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25 m
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60 m
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150 m
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30 m
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3.9	For
				the operation of tethered UA, the ground risk buffer is
				considered in point 1.7 above.
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Air
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3.10	If
				the UAS operation is performed above 120 m and up to 150 m, the
				UAS operator should:
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3.10.1	establish
				an air risk buffer to protect third parties in the air outside
				the operational volume; and
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Justification
				supporting the reduction of the air risk buffer is documented in
				[…] or ‘n/a’.
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3.10.2	if
				the air risk buffer is part of controlled airspace, coordinate
				the operation with the respective ANSP;
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3.10.3	develop
				appropriate procedures to not jeopardise other airspace users.
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and,
				if employed, the AOs are able to assess the height of the UA
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3.11	The
				operational volume should be outside any geographical zone
				corresponding to a flight restriction zone of a protected
				aerodrome or of any other type, as defined by the responsible
				authority, unless the UAS operator has been granted appropriate
				permission.
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3.12	Prior
				to the flight, the UAS operator should assess the proximity of
				the planned operation to manned aircraft activity.
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3.13	The
				UAS operator should establish a de-confliction scheme that allows
				the remote pilot to take efficient decisions in case of incoming
				traffic.
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3.14	Airspace
				observers (AOs): n/a

UA
				observers: refer to point 5.3.9(b) below.
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4.	UAS
				operator and UAS operations conditions
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UAS
				operator and UAS operations
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Declaration
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4.1	The
				UAS operator should:
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4.1.1	develop
				an operations manual (OM) (for the template, refer to
				<a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819112">AMC1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a>
				and to the complementary information in <a href="https://dxweb.easa.europa.eu/dx4/Topics/Part-UAS_AnnexII039.docx">GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a>);
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4.1.2	define,
				and include in the OM, the procedure to determine the operational
				volume and ground risk buffer for the intended operation, as per
				points 3.1 to 3.6 above, and the adjacent volume;
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4.1.3	develop
				procedures to ensure that that the operation is conducted safely
				and the security requirements applicable to the area of
				operations are complied with during the intended operation;
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4.1.4	develop
				measures to protect the UAS against unlawful interference and
				unauthorised access;
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4.1.5	develop
				procedures to ensure that all operations comply with <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679&amp;qid=1653300075306">Regulation
				(EU) 2016/679</a> on the protection of natural
				persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the
				free movement of such data. In particular, the UAS operator
				should carry out a data protection impact assessment, when this
				is required by the data protection national authority of the
				Member State with regard to the application of Article 35 of that
				Regulation;
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4.1.6	develop
				guidelines for its remote pilots to plan UAS operations in a
				manner that minimises nuisance, including noise and other
				emissions‑related nuisance, to people and animals;
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4.1.7	ensure
				the adequacy of the contingency and emergency procedures and
				prove it through any of the following:

(a)	dedicated
				flight tests; or

(b)	simulations,
				provided that the representativeness of the simulation means is
				proven valid for the intended purpose with positive results; or

(c)	any
				other means acceptable to the competent authority;
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4.1.8	develop
				an effective emergency response plan (ERP) that is suitable for
				the intended operation (see <a href="https://dxweb.easa.europa.eu/dx4/Topics/Part-UAS_AnnexII039.docx">GM1 UAS.SPEC.030(3)(e)</a>);
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4.1.9	upload
				updated information into the geo-awareness function, if such
				system is installed on the UAS, when required by the UAS
				geographical zone for the intended location of the operation;
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4.1.10	ensure
				that before starting the operation, the controlled ground area is
				in place, effective, and compliant with the minimum distance that
				is defined in points 3.1 and 3.5 above and, when required,
				coordination with the appropriate authorities has been
				established;
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4.1.11	ensure
				that before starting the operation, all persons that are present
				in the controlled ground area:
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(a)	have
				been informed of the risks of the operation;
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(b)	have
				been briefed on or trained in, as appropriate, the safety
				precautions and measures that the UAS operator has established
				for their protection; and
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in
				the OM.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(c)	have
				explicitly agreed to participate in the operation; and
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in
				the OM.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.1.12	designate
				for each flight a remote pilot with adequate competency and other
				personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS operation if
				needed;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in
				the OM.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.1.13	in
				case the operation takes place in a controlled airspace, as part
				of the procedures that are contained in the OM (point 4.1.1
				above), include the description of the following:

(a)	the
				method and means of communication with the authority or entity
				responsible for the management of the airspace during the entire
				period of operation;

(b)	the
				member(s) of personnel in charge of duties essential to the UA
				operation, who are responsible for establishing that
				communication;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in
				the OM.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.1.14	ensure
				that the UAS operation effectively uses and supports the
				efficient use of the radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful
				interference;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that supporting evidence is included in
				the OM.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.1.15	keep
				for a minimum of 3 years and maintain up to date a record of the
				information on UAS operations, including any unusual technical or
				operational occurrences and other data as required by the
				declaration or by the operational authorisation.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that recordkeeping data is available to
				the competent authority.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080" rowspan="6">
UAS
				maintenance
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="2" rowspan="6">
Self-declaration
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.2	The
				UAS operator should:
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.2.1	ensure
				that the UAS maintenance instructions that are defined by the UAS
				operator are included in the OM and cover at least the UAS
				manufacturer’s instructions and requirements when applicable;
				and
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.2.2	ensure
				that the maintenance staff follow the UAS maintenance
				instructions when performing maintenance;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.2.3	keep
				for a minimum of 3 years and maintain up to date a record of the
				maintenance activities conducted on the UAS;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.2.4	establish
				and maintain up to date a list of the maintenance staff employed
				by the operator to carry out maintenance activities;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.2.5	comply
				with point <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819111">UAS.SPEC.100</a>,
				if the UAS uses certified equipment.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM or
				n/a.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080" rowspan="2">
External
				services
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="2" rowspan="2">
Self-declaration
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.3	The
				UAS operator should ensure that the level of performance for any
				externally provided service that is necessary for the safety of
				the flight is adequate for the intended operation. The UAS
				operator should declare that this level of performance is
				adequately achieved.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
4.4	The
				UAS operator should define and allocate the roles and
				responsibilities between the UAS operator and the external
				service provider(s), if applicable.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#808080" colspan="9" valign="top">
5.	Conditions
				for the personnel in charge of duties essential to the UAS
				operation
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080" rowspan="6">
General
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="2" rowspan="6">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.1	The
				UAS operator should keep and maintain up to date a record of all
				the relevant qualifications and training courses completed by the
				remote pilot and the other personnel in charge of duties
				essential to the UAS operation and by the maintenance staff for
				at least 3 years after those persons have ceased to be employed
				by the organisation or have changed position within the
				organisation.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’

Record-keeping
				data is available for inspection at the request of the competent
				authority.
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.2	The
				remote pilot should have the authority to cancel or delay any or
				all flight operations under the following conditions:
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.2.1	the
				safety of persons is jeopardised; or
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.2.2	property
				on the ground is jeopardised; or
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.2.3	other
				airspace users are in jeopardy; or
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.2.4	there
				is a violation of the terms of the operational authorisation.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080" rowspan="22">
Remote
				pilot
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="2" rowspan="22">
Self-declaration
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3	The
				remote pilot should:
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.1	not
				perform any duties under the influence of psychoactive substances
				or alcohol, or when they are unfit to perform their tasks due to
				injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other causes;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.2	be
				familiar with the manufacturer’s instructions provided by the
				manufacturer of the UAS;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.3	ensure
				that the UA remains clear of clouds;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.4	hold
				a certificate of remote pilot theoretical knowledge, in
				accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819118">Attachment A</a>
				to Chapter I of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation,
				which is issued by the competent authority or by an entity that
				is designated by the competent authority of a Member State;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.5	hold
				an accreditation of completion of a practical-skills training
				course for this PDRA, in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819118">Attachment A</a>
				to Chapter I of Appendix 1 to the Annex to the UAS Regulation,
				which is issued by:

(a)	an
				entity that has declared compliance with the requirements of
				<a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819116">Appendix 3</a>
				to the Annex to the UAS Regulation and is recognised by the
				competent authority of a Member State; or

(b)	a
				UAS operator that has been authorised by the competent authority
				of the Member State of registration to operate according to this
				PDRA (or declared to the same competent authority, compliance
				with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819117">STS‑01</a>)
				and with the requirements of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819116">Appendix 3</a>
				to the Annex to the UAS Regulation.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.6	If
				operations are conducted at a height between 120 and 150 m,
				the remote pilot should undergo additional theoretical knowledge
				training in the following topics:
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(a)	raising
				awareness about the air risk and about the existence of other
				airspace users;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that the training syllabus is available
				for inspection at the request of the competent authority.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(b)	checking
				height determination/ limitation devices; and
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that the training syllabus is available
				for inspection at the request of the competent authority.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(c)	using
				applicable procedures in case a manned aircraft is detected.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that the training syllabus is available
				for inspection at the request of the competent authority.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.7	As
				an alternative to holding a certificate of remote pilot
				theoretical knowledge, according to point 5.3.4, and to holding
				an accreditation of completion of a practical-skills training
				course according to point 5.3.5, the operator may propose a
				dedicated training syllabus to the competent authority;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance and that the training syllabus is available
				for inspection at the request of the competent authority.’ 


or
				


				‘n/a’.
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.8	Before
				starting the UAS operation, the remote pilot should:
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(a)	verify
				that the means to terminate the UA flight and the remote
				identification system are operational;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(b)	obtain
				updated information relevant to the intended operation about any
				geographical zones defined in accordance with <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819091">Article 15</a>
				of the UAS Regulation; and
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(c)	ensure
				that the UAS is in a safe condition to complete the intended
				flight safely and, if applicable, check whether the direct remote
				identification is active and up to date.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
5.3.9	During
				the flight:
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(a)	keep
				the UA in VLOS and maintain thorough visual scan of the airspace
				that surrounds the UA to avoid any risk of collision with manned
				aircraft; the remote pilot should discontinue the flight if the
				operation poses a risk to other aircraft, people, animals,
				environment or property;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(b)	for
				the purpose of point (a) above, possibly being assisted by a UA
				observer<a href="#_ftn134" name="_ftnref134">[133]</a>;
				clear and effective communication should be established between
				the remote pilot and the UA observer;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(c)	use
				the contingency procedures that are defined by the UAS operator
				for abnormal situations, including situations where the remote
				pilot has an indication that the UA may exceed the limits of the
				flight geography; and
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(d)	use
				the emergency procedures that are defined by the UAS operator for
				emergencies, including triggering the means to terminate the
				flight when the remote pilot has an indication that the UA may
				exceed the limits of the operational volume; the means to
				terminate the flight should be triggered at least 10 m
				before the UA reaches the limits of the operational volume;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(e)	keep
				the UA at a ground speed of less than 5 m/s in case of untethered
				UA;
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="4">
(f)	activate
				the direct remote identification system<a href="#_ftn135" name="_ftnref135">[134]</a>.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				include a reference to the relevant chapter/section of the OM.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#808080" colspan="9" valign="top">
6.	Technical
				conditions
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#808080" rowspan="5">
UAS
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="3" rowspan="5">
Self-declaration<a href="#_ftn136" name="_ftnref136">[135]</a>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="3">
6.1	The
				UAS operator should use a UAS marked as class C5 and complies
				with the requirements of that class, as defined in <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819115">Part 16</a>
				of the Annex to <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R0945">Regulation
				(EU) 2019/945</a>.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9">
 

</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare that the UAS is marked with a class C5 identification
				label.’ or ‘n/a’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="3"><a name="_Hlk104207592"></a>
6.2	As
				an alternative to point 6.1, the UAS operator may use a UAS that
				complies with the requirements of <a href="#_DxCrossRefBm1295819115">Part 16</a>
				of the Annex to <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R0945">Regulation
				(EU) 2019/945</a>, except that the UAS does not
				need to:

·
				bear a class C3 UAS or a class C5 UAS
				identification label;

·
				have an MTOM of less than 25 kg;

·
				be exclusively powered by electricity, if the
				UAS operator ensures that the environmental impact that is caused
				by the use of non-electric UAS is minimised;

·
				include an information notice that is
				published by EASA and provides the applicable limitations and
				obligations, as required by the UAS Regulation; and

·
				include the manufacturer’s instructions for
				the UAS, if it is privately built; however, information on its
				operation and maintenance, as well as on the training of the
				remote pilot, should be included in the OM.

Note
				1: The UAS can comply with point (9) of Part 4
				of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 by using an add-on that
				complies with Part 6 of the Annex to that Regulation.

 


Note
				2: If the UA does not bear a physical serial
				number that is compliant with standard ANSI/CTA 2063-A ‘Small
				Unmanned Aerial Systems Serial Numbers’ and/or does not have an
				integrated system of direct remote identification, it can comply
				with point (9) of Part 4 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945
				by using an add-on that complies with Part 6 of the Annex to that
				Regulation.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
Please
				describe how this condition is met.
</td>
<td bgcolor="#ffffff">
				‘I
				declare compliance.’ or ‘n/a’
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody>
<tr valign="top">
<td bgcolor="#d9d9d9" colspan="3">
6.3	In
				addition, if:

				•	the
				adjacent area does not include a populated area or an assembly of
				people; and 


				•	the
				adjacent airspace is classified as ARC-a or ARC-b, 


point
				5 of Part 16 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2019/945 may be
				replaced with the following basic containment conditions: 


				•	no
				probable failure of the UAS or of any external system that
				supports the operation would lead to operation outside the
				operational volume; and

				•	it
				is reasonably expected that a fatality will not occur due to any
				probable failure of the UAS or of any external system that
				supports the operation.
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Please
				describe how this condition is met.
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				‘Basic
				containment applies and I declare that a design and installation
				appraisal is available and it covers at least:

				—	the
				design and installation features (independence separation, and
				redundancy); and

				—	the
				particular risks (e.g. hail, ice, snow, electromagnetic
				interference, etc.) relevant to the type of operation.’

or

				‘Enhanced
				containment applies and I declare compliance with MoC
				Light-UAS.2511. 


Analysis
				and/or test data with supporting evidence is available.’

or
				


				‘The
				UAS has a DVR demonstrating compliance with the enhanced
				containment requirements.’
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6.4	If
				designed to spray, the UA should:
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6.4.1	be
				designed to avoid an accidental release of any substance;
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6.4.2	have
				means for the remote pilot to immediately stop the spraying of
				liquids or dropping of substances in case of an emergency.
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[[128]](#_ftnref129) Member
States are required to establish the appropriate measures (e.g. UAS
geographical zones) to ensure this low probability of encounter.
Such a low probability of encounter is equivalent to an ARC that is
no higher than ARC-b. Thus, ARC-b is to be considered here as the
highest residual (final) ARC.

[[129]](#_ftnref130) To
be filled in by the UAS operator.

[[130]](#_ftnref131) To
be filled in by the UAS operator.

[[131]](#_ftnref132) The
closest point from the Earth should be considered.

[[132]](#_ftnref133) The
UAS operator should demonstrate that they have sufficient confidence
in the accuracy of the information about the height of the UA and
the means to advert and avoid other airspace users and obstacles in
the vicinity of the UA.

[[133]](#_ftnref134) Please
refer to point [UAS.STS-02.050](https://dxweb.easa.europa.eu/dx4/topics/uassts02050-responsibilities-of-10b62618-8f2b-4054-bb70-81a628342035.docx)
for the responsibilities of the UA observer.

[[134]](#_ftnref135) Applicable
from 1 July 2022.

[[135]](#_ftnref136) The
containment requirements (reference to point 5 of [Part 16](https://dxweb.easa.europa.eu/dx4/topics/part-163e62a6dd-a9d3-4653-a885-8e4029afe25a.docx)
of [Regulation
(EU) 2019/945](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R0945)) should be demonstrated with a
medium assurance level.

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