EU drone regulations 2019/947 and 2019/945 became effective on December 30, 2020. The risk-based approach does not differentiate between recreational and commercial operations, but considers the weight and specifications of the drone and the operation planned. Operators will need to become familiar with the categories (Skybound Rescuer Project has developed a free "Drone … [Read more...] about EU Drone Regulations: a Risk-Based Approach
European drone regulations
The Drone Standards Info Portal: Helping the European Industry Navigate Standards for Drone Operations
The AW-Drones Project will launch the Drone Standards Info Portal on November 5, 2020 - a free and easy web tool for the European drone industry. The Drone Standards Info Portal is an online repository supporting the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Commission (EC) in their drones related development actions, and will help drone companies identify the … [Read more...] about The Drone Standards Info Portal: Helping the European Industry Navigate Standards for Drone Operations
U-Space, EASA Regulations and the Future of Drones in Europe: Amsterdam Drone Week and the EASA High Level Conference on Drones
While speakers, technology demonstrations and exhibitors crowd the show floor, some critical discussions shaping the future of drones in Europe will take place at Amsterdam Drone Week and the EASA High Level Conference on Drones, held this year on December 4 - 6. Amsterdam Drone Week is an important event for the global drone industry. For these few days, thought leaders … [Read more...] about U-Space, EASA Regulations and the Future of Drones in Europe: Amsterdam Drone Week and the EASA High Level Conference on Drones
A Swiss Regulatory Take on Drone Regulations and Paying for UTM services
The Commercial UAV Expo Europe is taking place this week in Amsterdam. In addition to being an important market for the commercial drone industry, Europe is at the center of drone regulations. European regulators have made significant progress in creating a framework that will apply across member states, and are at the cutting edge of urban drone regulations. In a … [Read more...] about A Swiss Regulatory Take on Drone Regulations and Paying for UTM services
Inside EASA’s High Level Conference on Drones: the New European Regulatory Framework
At Amsterdam Drone Week, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is holding their high level conference on drones. In two days of invitation-only sessions, top aviation and industry stakeholders discuss the future of drone regulations and the drone industry in Europe. During a plenary session on the New European Regulatory Framework, representatives from industry and … [Read more...] about Inside EASA’s High Level Conference on Drones: the New European Regulatory Framework
