GM4 Article 3(4) U-space airspace

• ED Decision 2022/022/R found in: U-space (2021/664) (May 2024)

GM4 Article 3(4) U-space airspace ED Decision 2022/022/R U-SPACE AIRSPACE — AIR RISK CLASS (ARC) — APPLICATION OF THE SPECIFIC OPERATIONS RISK ASSESSMENT (SORA) FOR UAS OPERATIONS IN THE ‘SPECIFIC’ CATEGORY While it is considered that the initial ARC of UAS operations in the ‘specific’ category is established taking into account the airspace classification and type of complexity of the airspace (e.g. height, danger area, etc.) for the purpose of a harmonised U-space airspace implementation, it is recommended to apply the residual ARC as follows (after having applied all the strategical and pre‑tactical and tactical means that support the implementation of the U-space airspace, and having ensured the proper utilisation of the required U-space services): It is recommended to apply residual ‘ARC-b’ for U-space in both controlled and uncontrolled airspace (or in airspace where both controlled and uncontrolled manned aircraft may operate simultaneously), relying on the provision of tactical information through the ‘traffic information service’ and the U‑space segregation principle (e.g. dynamic airspace reconfiguration) to maintain safe separation from manned aircraft, while still accounting for a certain level of air risk for manned aircraft. The demonstration by UAS operators of the relevant tactical mitigations performance requirements (TMPR) to their competent authority that has provided the operational authorisation is still required. In the context of U-space, additional requirements complementing the defined SORA/TMPR in [Regulation (EU) 2019/947](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R0947&qid=1704895050773) may be established by the Member State through the definition of the U‑space performance requirements.