WHAT?

Operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, through a variety of configurations, applications, and types of operations, are increasingly becoming a reality in the world of civil aviation.

A new European Regulation, based on a risk-based approach, was implemented in June 2019 and endorsed the three pillars concept of Open, Specific, and Certified categories for UAS operations. This regulatory framework has now become a reality for anyone engaged in any UAS flight authorisation process. EU regulations and related EASA guidance materials are regularly being updated and completed but may still appear as a vast “forest” where one could easily get lost.

WHY?

• Gain sufficient knowledge and a comprehensive view of the most up-to-date UAS regulatory framework and flight approval/certification process.
• Identify the risks related to UAS operations and become familiar with the UAS Safety Assessment criteria and process.
• Apply the risk-based approach based on design and/or operational mitigation measures.
• Prepare inputs to the Operational Risk Assessment in line with the JARUS SORA methodology, including due consideration of the JARUS SORA version 2.5 recently released to the public, to support the granting of flight authorisation.
• Course Handout: ED-279, ED-280, ER-010, ER-019.
• Receive a certificate of completion of the course.
• The course aims to cover the entire subject of UAS Airworthiness Approvals (in EASA terminology: “Specific” and “Certified” categories). It is hoped that participants will gain a complete understanding while “zooming” into several specific issues, such as Safety Assessment process activities and Operational Risk Assessment. While this course does not claim to make participants technical experts in these disciplines, it should provide a solid appreciation of the various tools and methods supporting the UAS flight authorisation or airworthiness certification process.

WHO?

Anyone involved in UAS design, manufacturing, and operations who is engaged in (and possibly struggling with) the process of flight authorisation granting by Civil Aviation Authorities. This includes managerial, technical, and operational personnel from the UAS Industry, Operators, and Authorities.