Operations Manual Structure for Complex Operations

In plain language

If your drone operations are highly complex (e.g., using many different types of drones and flight types), you can use a custom layout for your operations manual, but you should discuss this layout with your aviation authority first.

Requirement as structured

EASA accepts using an alternative operations manual structure for complex operations, provided it is discussed with the competent authority.

Original regulatory text

When dealing with complex UAS operations (e.g. multiple types of UAS operations and multiple UAS employed), the UAS operator may find it useful to use a different structure of the operations manual compared to that proposed by this Annex. In this case, it is recommended to discuss the proposed manual’s structure with the competent authority...

Applies when

operation

EU UAS operation

subcategory

specific

regulatory category

Specific