Operational Authorisation Exception for Standard Scenario Declarations

In plain language

If your operation fits a standard scenario (STS), you can submit a declaration instead of applying for a full operational authorisation.

Requirement as structured

A UAS operator is not required to obtain an operational authorisation if they submit a declaration for an operation complying with a standard scenario set out in Appendix 1 to the Annex.

Original regulatory text

Where the UAS operator submits a declaration to the competent authority of the Member State of registration in accordance with point UAS.SPEC.020 laid down in Part B of the Annex for an operation complying with a standard scenario set out in Appendix 1 to that Annex, the UAS operator shall not be required to obtain an operational authorisation in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 4 of this Article and the procedure laid down in paragraph 5 of Article 12 shall apply. The UAS operator shall use the declaration referred to in Appendix 2 to that Annex.

Applies when

regulatory category

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