GM1 Article 2(25) Definitions

• ED Decision 2022/002/R found in: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (2019/947 and 2019/945) Part-UAS (Jul 2024)

GM1 Article 2(25) Definitions ED Decision 2022/002/R RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AIRSPACE OBSERVER (AO) The employment of AOs is not limited to operations covered by STSs — they can be employed also in other operations under the ‘specific’ category. The AO’s main responsibilities, as defined in point [UAS.STS-02.050](#_DxCrossRefBm1106656750), are to: (1) maintain a thorough visual scan of the airspace surrounding the unmanned aircraft (UA) in order to identify any risk of collision with any manned aircraft; (2) maintain awareness of the position of the UA through visual contact or through assistance provided by electronic means; (3) alert the remote pilot when a hazard is detected and assist in avoiding or minimising the potential negative effects. ##### GM1 Article 2(25) Definitions *ED Decision 2022/002/R* **RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AIRSPACE OBSERVER (AO)** The employment of AOs is not limited to operations covered by STSs — they can be employed also in other operations under the ‘specific’ category. The AO’s main responsibilities, as defined in point [UAS.STS-02.050](#_DxCrossRefBm1295819038), are to: (1) maintain a thorough visual scan of the airspace surrounding the unmanned aircraft (UA) in order to identify any risk of collision with any manned aircraft; (2) maintain awareness of the position of the UA through visual contact or through assistance provided by electronic means; (3) alert the remote pilot when a hazard is detected and assist in avoiding or minimising the potential negative effects.