EASA: INTRODUCTION OF A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE OPERATION OF DRONES: NPA 2017-05 (A) EINE ERSTE ANALYSE Schweizerischer Verband Ziviler Drohnen SVZD Reto Büttner, Vize-Präsident Swiss Aviation Days, Bern Wankdorf 12. Mai 2017
1. DROHNENKATEGORIEN
Sicherheits-Risiken Menschen am Boden Andere Luftraumbenutzer Kritische Infrastruktur Einflussnah me des Regulators Kategorie «OPEN» Kategorie «SPECIFIC» Kategorie «CERTIFIED» tief mittel hoch Offene Risiken Zertifizierte Modellflug-Vereine Kategorie «OPEN» Kategorie «SPECIFIC» Kategorie «CERTIFIED» Unmitigiertes Risiko der UAS Operation Operations- Limitierungen Operations- Limitierungen Operations- Bewilligung Typen- Zertifizierung Operations- Zertifizierung Risiko- Milderungs- Massnahmen Akzeptables Operations-Risiko Teilweise Zertifizierung Piloten- Zertifizierung DROHNENKATEGORIEN EASA/JARUS
2. OPEN KATEGORIE
This NPA sets the boundaries of the open-category for operations conducted: with a UAS with an MTOM of less than 25 kg; below 120-m height; and in VLOS. OPEN - FUNDAMENTALS
Fluggerät Operation Pilot MTOM/ Joule (J) Main technical requirements (CE marking) Registration Electronic identification, geofencing < 250 g N/a No, if without camera of > 5 MP or an audio sensor No Distance from people Maximum height Fly over uninvolved people (not over assemblies of people) < 50 m Competence Age Leaflet No limitation FLY OVER PEOPLE PRIVATELY BUILT
Fluggerät Operation Pilot MTOM/ Joule (J) Main technical requirements (CE marking) Registration Electronic identification, geofencing < 250 g Directive 2009/48/EC, no sharp edges, awareness leaflet No, if without camera of > 5 MP or an audio sensor No Distance from people Maximum height Fly over uninvolved people (not over assemblies of people) < 50 m Competence Age Leaflet No limitation FLY OVER PEOPLE C0
Fluggerät Operation Pilot MTOM/ Joule (J) Main technical requirements (CE marking) < 80 J or 900 g Kinetic energy, no sharp edges, selectable height limit, awareness leaflet Distance from people Maximum height Fly over uninvolved people (not over assemblies of people) < 50 m Competence Age Leaflet 14 years or with supervisor Registration Only for operator Electronic identification, geofencing If required by the zone of operations FLY OVER PEOPLE C1
Fluggerät Operation Pilot MTOM/ Joule (J) Main technical requirements (CE marking) Registration Electronic identification, geofencing < 80 J or 900 g Kinetic energy, no sharp edges, selectable height limit, awareness leaflet Only for operator If required by the zone of operations Distance from people Maximum height Fly over uninvolved people (not over assemblies of people) < 120 m or up to 50 m above a higher obstacle, at the request of the owner of the object Competence Age Leaflet plus online training with a test 14 years or with supervisor FLY OVER PEOPLE C1
UAS subcategory UAS class MTOM/ Joule (J) Distance from people Maximum height of the operation Remote-pilot competence Age of the remote pilot Main technical requirements (CE marking) UAS registration Electronic identification, geofencing A1 Fly over people Privately built C0 C1 < 250 g < 80 J or 900 g Fly over uninvolved people (not over assemblies of people) < 50 m Leaflet < 50 m Leaflet < 120 m or up to 50 m above a higher obstacle, at the request of the owner of the object Leaflet plus online training with a test No limitation 14 years or with supervisor N/a Directive 2009/48/EC, no sharp edges, awareness leaflet Kinetic energy, no sharp edges, selectable height limit, awareness leaflet No, if without camera of > 5 MP or an audio sensor Only for operator No If required by the zone of operations OPEN SUBCATEGORIES A1
Fluggerät Operation Pilot MTOM/ Joule (J) Main technical requirements (CE marking) Registration Electronic identification, geofencing 900 g to 4 kg Mechanical strength, lost-link management, selectable height limit, awareness leaflet Operator and UA Yes Distance from people Maximum height Fly intentionally in proximity to but at a safe distance from uninvolved people (> 20 m for rotary-wing UAS or > 50 m for fixed-wing UAS) < 120 m or up to 50 m above a higher obstacle, at the request of the owner of the object Competence Age Leaflet plus CoC (theoretical qualification) and exam in an approved centre 16 years or with supervisor FLY CLOSE TO PEOPLE C2
UAS subcategory UAS class MTOM/ Joule (J) Distance from people Maximum height of the operation Remote-pilot competence Age of the remote pilot Main technical requirements (CE marking) UAS registration Electronic identification, geofencing A2 Fly close to people C2 900 g to 4 kg Fly intentionally in proximity to but at a safe distance from uninvolved people (> 20 m for rotarywing UAS or > 50 m for fixedwing UAS) < 120 m or up to 50 m above a higher obstacle, at the request of the owner of the object Leaflet plus CoC (theoretical qualification) and exam in an approved centre 16 years or with supervis or Mechanical strength, lostlink management, selectable height limit, awareness leaflet Operator and UA Yes OPEN SUBCATEGORIES A2
Fluggerät Operation Pilot MTOM/ Joule (J) Main technical requirements (CE marking) Registration < 25 kg Lost-link management, selectable. height limit, awareness leaflet Operator and UA Distance from people Maximum height Fly in an area where it is reasonably expected that no uninvolved person will be present < 120 m or up to 50 m above a higher obstacle, at the request of the owner of the object Competence Age Leaflet plus online training with a test 16 years or with supervisor Electronic identification, geofencing If required by the zone of operations FLY FAR FROM PEOPLE C3
Fluggerät Operation Pilot MTOM/ Joule (J) Main technical requirements (CE marking) Registration Electronic identification, geofencing < 25 kg Operational. Instructions, awareness leaflet Operator and UA If required by the zone of operations Distance from people Maximum height In addition to the above, keep a safety distance from the boundaries of congested areas of cities, towns or settlements, or aerodromes < 120 m or up to 50 m above a higher obstacle, at the request of the owner of the object Competence Age Leaflet plus online training with a test 16 years or with supervisor FLY FAR FROM PEOPLE C4
Fluggerät Operation Pilot MTOM/ Joule (J) Main technical requirements (CE marking) < 25 kg N/a Distance from people In addition to the above, keep a safety distance from the boundaries of congested areas of cities, towns or settlements, or aerodromes Competence Age Leaflet plus online training with a test 16 years or with supervisor Registration Electronic identification, geofencing Operator and UA If required by the zone of operations Maximum height < 120 m or up to 50 m above a higher obstacle, at the request of the owner of the object FLY FAR FROM PEOPLE PRIVATELY BUILT
UAS subcategory UAS class MTOM/ Joule (J) Distance from people Maximum height of the operation Remote-pilot competence Age of the remote pilot Main technical requirements (CE marking) UAS registration Electronic identification, geofencing A3 Fly far from people C3 C4 Privately built < 25 kg Fly in an area where it is reasonably expected that no uninvolved person will be present In addition to the above, keep a safety distance from the boundaries of congested areas of cities, towns or settlements, or aerodromes < 120 m or up to 50 m above a higher obstacle, at the request of the owner of the object Leaflet plus online training with a test 16 years or with supervisor Lost-link managemen t, selectable. height limit, awareness leaflet Operational. Instructions, awareness leaflet N/a Operator and UA If required by the zone of operations OPEN SUBCATEGORIES A3
3. MODELLFLUGZEUGE
MODEL AIRCRAFT
MODEL AIRCRAFT
4. PROZESS UND ZEITPLAN
Consultation (until 12.8.2017) Proposal to Commission Adoption by Commission Decision 4.5.2017 Q4 2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2018 Notice of Proposed Amendment Opinion Implementing Rules Certification Specifications, Acceptable Means of Compliance, Guidance Material EASA RULEMAKING PROCESS MILESTONES
Transition Period Transition Period Q2 2018 Certification Specifications, Acceptable Means of Compliance, Guidance Material 2020 Economic Operators and UAS placed on the market shall comply 2021 All Operators and all UAS shall comply APPLICABILITY
VIELEN DANK Reto Büttner Vize-Präsident rbu@drohnenverband.ch 079 733 04 03