GM1 Article 6 UAS operators

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

GM1 Article 6 UAS operators ED Decision 2022/022/R OBLIGATIONS WHEN OPERATING IN U-SPACE AIRSPACE (a) Article 6 covers the obligations for UAS operators when they operate in U-space airspace. Apart from making use of the required U-space services, UAS operators would need to ensure in advance that the UAS intended to be operated comply with the applicable capabilities and performance requirements, as well as with the relevant operational conditions and airspace constraints. (b) To adequately make use of the U-space services, UAS operators may conclude a contract with an active certified USSP of their choice that provides the required set of U-space services in a given U-space airspace. (c) UAS operators should submit their UAS flight authorisation request to the USSP and comply with the terms and conditions of the UAS flight authorisation once it is granted by the USSP. Certain conditions need to be met prior to the flight. UAS operators are not allowed to commence a flight until they have sent an activation request of the UAS flight authorisation to the USSP. They should ensure compliance with the terms and conditions associated with the UAS operation in the particular U-space airspace. In case they cannot comply with the UAS flight authorisation, UAS operators should amend their original request.