Justification for Deviating Contingency Volume and Ground Risk Buffer Calculations
Verified from official sourcesPage 8UAM 008, para. 11Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026
In plain language
If you use different methods to calculate your contingency volume or ground risk buffer than the ones shown in the guidelines, you must fully justify and document your calculations in your operations manual.
Requirement as structured
UAS operators who submit calculations for contingency volume and ground risk buffer that deviate from the standard guidelines must provide sufficient justification and documentation.
Original regulatory text
If you submit deviating computations, please ensure that there is sufficient justification and documentation.