GM3 Article 15(1) Operational conditions for UAS geographical zones

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

GM3 Article 15(1) Operational conditions for UAS geographical zones ED Decision 2022/002/R DATA QUALITY When establishing UAS geographical zones, the Member States may require specific data quality requirements based on the purpose and location of a given zone. Example 1 If a UAS geographical zone is of relevance to manned aviation (e.g. U-space or zones established according to [Article 15(2)](#_DxCrossRefBm1106656781)) of the UAS Regulation, it should, as far as practicable, comply with the data quality requirements applicable to prohibited/restricted/danger areas included in Appendix 1 ‘Aeronautical data catalogue’ to Annex III (Part-ATM/ANS.OR) to [Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32017R0373&qid=1653409291928)[[84]](#_ftn85). Example 2 If a UAS geographical zone is relevant to UAS operations only, for example, over terrain that contains one of the infrastructures or areas/zones listed below, the MS may adapt the data quality requirements (e.g. accuracy) defined in Appendix 1 ‘Aeronautical data catalogue’ to Annex III (Part‑ATM/ANS.OR) to [Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32017R0373&qid=1653409291928) to the peculiarities of UAS operations: — highways, express ways, and roads, — railroads, — hospitals, — artworks, — rural and urban areas, — local restrictions to reduce noise, climate, and nature impact, — nature parks, — reserved areas, — populated areas, — bridges, — critical sites, — secure areas, — electrical power lines, — zones forbidden for aerial photography, — harbour areas, — industrial areas, — emergency drone zones (e.g. areas for stacking or emergency landings in the event of traffic conflicts or equipment failure). --- [[84]](#_ftnref85) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1) (<https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legalcontent/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32017R0373&qid=1642077976836>). ##### GM3 Article 15(1) Operational conditions for UAS geographical zones *ED Decision 2022/002/R* **DATA QUALITY** When establishing UAS geographical zones, the Member States may require specific data quality requirements based on the purpose and location of a given zone. Example 1 If a UAS geographical zone is of relevance to manned aviation (e.g. U-space or zones established according to [Article 15(2)](#_DxCrossRefBm1295819091)) of the UAS Regulation, it should, as far as practicable, comply with the data quality requirements applicable to prohibited/restricted/danger areas included in Appendix 1 ‘Aeronautical data catalogue’ to Annex III (Part-ATM/ANS.OR) to [Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32017R0373&qid=1653409291928)[[152]](#_ftn153). Example 2 If a UAS geographical zone is relevant to UAS operations only, for example, over terrain that contains one of the infrastructures or areas/zones listed below, the MS may adapt the data quality requirements (e.g. accuracy) defined in Appendix 1 ‘Aeronautical data catalogue’ to Annex III (Part‑ATM/ANS.OR) to [Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32017R0373&qid=1653409291928) to the peculiarities of UAS operations: — highways, express ways, and roads, — railroads, — hospitals, — artworks, — rural and urban areas, — local restrictions to reduce noise, climate, and nature impact, — nature parks, — reserved areas, — populated areas, — bridges, — critical sites, — secure areas, — electrical power lines, — zones forbidden for aerial photography, — harbour areas, — industrial areas, — emergency drone zones (e.g. areas for stacking or emergency landings in the event of traffic conflicts or equipment failure). --- [[152]](#_ftnref153) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1) (<https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legalcontent/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32017R0373&qid=1642077976836>).