Navigate / EASA

UAS.STS-02.050 Responsibilities of the airspace observer

Regulation (EU) 2020/639

An airspace observer shall:

(1) maintain a thorough airspace scan of the airspace surrounding the unmanned aircraft in order to identify any risk of a collision with any manned aircraft;

(2) maintain awareness of the position of the unmanned aircraft through direct airspace observation or through assistance provided by electronic means;

(3) alert the remote pilot when a hazard is detected and assist in avoiding or minimising the potential negative effects.