{"id":18100,"date":"2022-09-22T22:28:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T22:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legalblog.ie\/?p=18100"},"modified":"2022-09-24T16:44:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T16:44:12","slug":"unmanned-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/unmanned-aircraft\/","title":{"rendered":"Unmanned Aircraft [EU]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/unmanned-aircraft\/#Unmanned_aircraft_systems_%E2%80%93_design_and_manufacture_requirements\" title=\"Unmanned aircraft systems \u2013 design and manufacture requirements\">Unmanned aircraft systems \u2013 design and manufacture requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/unmanned-aircraft\/#Key_Points\" title=\"Key Points\">Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/unmanned-aircraft\/#Operational_categories\" title=\"Operational categories\">Operational categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/unmanned-aircraft\/#Technical_rules_and_requirements\" title=\"Technical rules and requirements\">Technical rules and requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/unmanned-aircraft\/#Non-EU_operators\" title=\"Non-EU operators\">Non-EU operators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/unmanned-aircraft\/#Application_Background\" title=\"Application &amp; Background\">Application &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/unmanned-aircraft\/#MAIN_DOCUMENT\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENT\">MAIN DOCUMENT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unmanned_aircraft_systems_%E2%80%93_design_and_manufacture_requirements\"><\/span>Unmanned aircraft systems \u2013 design and manufacture requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/945 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems<\/p>\n<p>It sets out the features and capabilities that drones (unmanned aircraft and the equipment to control it remotely) must have in order to be flown safely and aims to help foster investment and innovation in the sector. The regulation also addresses the conditions of non-EU country operators of unmanned aircraft systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The delegated regulation covers three main issues:<\/p>\n<p>the technical requirements for drones and for remote identification add-ons*;<br \/>\nthe rules for drones, accessories kits and remote add-ons available on the European Union (EU) market;<br \/>\nthe rules for non-EU drone operators conducting drone operations in the single European sky airspace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operational_categories\"><\/span>Operational categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The regulation applies to three categories of drone operation in accordance with an implementing act adopted by the European Commission, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019\/947 (see summary).<\/p>\n<p>Open operations \u2013 do not require any authorisation nor any declaration by the operator before the flight.<br \/>\nSpecific operations \u2013 require an operational authorisation issued by the competent national authority, with certain exceptions.<br \/>\nCertified operations \u2013 require the certification of the drone and the operator and, where applicable, the licensing of the remote pilot.<br \/>\nIt does not apply to drones intended to be flown entirely indoors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_rules_and_requirements\"><\/span>Technical rules and requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The regulation sets out separate rules for two different classes of drone operation.<\/p>\n<p>1. Open or specific categories of operation with an operational declaration, accessories bearing a class identification label and remote identification add-ons. These rules and requirements cover a number of issues including:<\/p>\n<p>product requirements;<br \/>\nobligations for economic operators, including manufacturers, importers and distributors;<br \/>\nconformity of the product, covering a number of issues including:<br \/>\nconformity assessment procedures,<br \/>\nEU declaration of conformity,<br \/>\nrules and conditions for affixing the CE marking and the drone class identification label,<br \/>\nnotifying conformity assessment bodies,<\/p>\n<p>EU market surveillance and control of products entering the EU market.<\/p>\n<p>2. Specific or certified categories, except when conducted under a declaration. These rules and requirements cover:<\/p>\n<p>certification requirements based on a number of factors, including size and purpose;<br \/>\nremote identification system* requirements for \u2018specific\u2019 category drones designed to be flown below 120 metres.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-EU_operators\"><\/span>Non-EU operators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With certain exceptions, drone operators that are based in a non-EU country must comply with the regulation when operating within the single European sky airspace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Background\"><\/span>Application &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has applied since 1 July 2019.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, see:<\/p>\n<p>Unmanned aircraft (European Commission)<br \/>\nDrones (European Aviation Safety Agency).<\/p>\n<p>KEY TERMS<\/p>\n<p>Remote Identification add-ons. A system that is not built into the drone but acquired separately.<br \/>\nRemote identification system. A system that ensures the local broadcast of information about a drone in operation, including the marking of the drone, so that this information can be obtained without physical access to the drone.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENT\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems (OJ L 152, 11.6.2019, pp. 1\u201340).<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019\/945 have been incorporated in the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED DOCUMENTS<br \/>\nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019\/947 of 24 May 2019 on the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft (OJ L 152, 11.6.2019, pp. 45\u201371).<\/p>\n<p>See consolidated version.<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2018\/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111\/2005, (EC) No 1008\/2008, (EU) No 996\/2010, (EU) No 376\/2014 and Directives 2014\/30\/EU and 2014\/53\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552\/2004 and (EC) No 216\/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922\/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, pp. 1\u2013122).<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-18100\" data-postid=\"18100\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-18100 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unmanned aircraft systems \u2013 design and manufacture requirements Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/945 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems It sets out the features and capabilities that drones (unmanned aircraft and the equipment to control it remotely) must have in order to be flown safely and aims to help foster [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[233,127],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18100"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18100"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18297,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18100\/revisions\/18297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}