Geo-Awareness Function

In plain language

You must keep the drone's airspace limitation (geozone) database updated. The controller will warn you if you approach restricted airspace.

Requirement as structured

A class C2 UAS must be equipped with a geo-awareness function that provides an interface to load and update data on airspace limitations related to UA position and height imposed by the UAS geographical zones defined by Article 15 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, without degrading the integrity and validity of that data; a warning alert to the remote pilot when a potential breach of airspace limitations is detected; and information to the remote pilot on the UA's status together with a warning alert when its positioning or navigation systems cannot ensure the proper functioning of the geo-awareness function.

Original regulatory text

A class C2 UAS bears the following class identification label on the UA: A class C2 UAS shall comply with the following: be equipped with a geo-awareness function that provides: (a) an interface to load and update data containing information on airspace limitations related to UA position and height imposed by the UAS geographical zones, as defined by article 15 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, which ensures that the process of loading or updating of this data does not degrade its integrity and validity; (b) a warning alert to the remote pilot when a potential breach of airspace limitations is detected; and (c) information to the remote pilot on the UA’s status as well as a warning alert when its positioning or navigation systems cannot ensure the proper functioning of the geo-awareness function;

Applies when

class marking

C2

regulatory category

Open