Scope and Types of Operational Authorisations
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In plain language
Your authorisation will clearly state whether it is for a single flight, a specific set of flights in a certain area/timeframe, or if it is part of an LUC.
Requirement as structured
An operational authorisation must specify whether it covers a single operation, a specified series of operations (by time and/or location), or a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC).
Original regulatory text
The competent authority shall specify whether the operational authorisation concerns: (a) the approval of a single operation or a number of operations specified in time or location(s) or both. The operational authorisation shall include the associated precise list of mitigating measures; (b) the approval of an LUC, in accordance with part C of the Annex.
Applies when
- regulatory category
- Specific