GM1 Article 10(7) UAS flight authorisation service

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

GM1 Article 10(7) UAS flight authorisation service ED Decision 2022/022/R AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS (a) When the acceptance of the flight authorisation only depends on the information contained in the flight authorisation request ([Annex IV](#_DxCrossRefBm1226740047) to [Regulation (EU) 2021/664](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32021R0664&qid=1708016413860)), or when an appropriate automatic means to request and obtain permission to enter restricted airspace is implemented for the U-space airspace, the USSP may automatically confirm the technical compliance and approve the flight authorisation request. Conversely, the same process could automatically determine technical non-compliance or the absence of entry permission, hence the USSP could automatically reject the flight authorisation request. (b) For cases other than that referred to in point (a), there are currently no means in the flight authorisation request ([Annex IV](#_DxCrossRefBm1226740047) to [Regulation (EU) 2021/664](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32021R0664&qid=1708016413860)) for the UAS operator to indicate that it has already obtained permission to enter any restricted airspace or that the aircraft is appropriately equipped. In these cases, the flight authorisation service should inform the UAS operator whether permission is required or whether there are specific requirements to be satisfied (e.g. technical equipment) by including the requirements in the terms and conditions of the flight authorisation request. (c) In the case described in point (b), the UAS operator is responsible for obtaining the appropriate permission to enter any restricted airspace and/or for using an aircraft that meets any applicable technical requirements. By activating a flight authorisation, the UAS operator commits to meeting the terms and conditions of that flight authorisation request.