Article 7 -- U-space service providers

• Regulation (EU) 2021/664 found in: U-space (2021/664) (May 2024)

Article 7 — U-space service providers Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 1. U-space services shall be provided by legal persons certified as U-space service providers in accordance with [Chapter V](#_DxCrossRefBm1226740024). 2. U-space service providers shall be responsible for providing the UAS operators with the U-space services referred to in [Article 3(2) and (3)](#_DxCrossRefBm1226739979) during all phases of operations in that U-space airspace. 3. U-space service providers shall establish arrangements with the air traffic services providers to ensure adequate coordination of activities, as well as the exchange of relevant operational data and information in accordance with [Annex V](#_DxCrossRefBm1226740041). 4. U-space service providers shall handle air traffic data without discrimination, restriction or interference, irrespective of their sender or receiver, content, application or service, or terminal equipment. 5. U-space service providers shall: (a) exchange any information that is relevant for the safe provision of U-space services amongst themselves; (b) adhere to a common secure interoperable open communication protocol and use the latest information made available in accordance with [Annex II](#_DxCrossRefBm1226740026); (c) ensure that the information is exchanged in accordance with the data quality, latency and protection requirements set out in [Annex III](#_DxCrossRefBm1226740025); (d) ensure the access to and the necessary protection of the information exchanged. 6. U-space service providers shall report the following to the competent authority: (a) the starting of operations after receiving the certificate referred to in [Article 14](#_DxCrossRefBm1226740024); (b) the ceasing and subsequent restart of operations, if applicable.