Part 4 - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the mandatory information, technical characteristics, operational and maintenance instructions, and regulatory notices that must be included in the manufacturer's instructions for the UAS.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the mandatory information, technical characteristics, operational and maintenance instructions, and regulatory notices that must be included in the manufacturer's instructions for the UAS.

Original regulatory text

(a) the characteristics of the UA including but not limited to the: — class of the UA; — UA mass (with a description of the reference configuration) and the maximum take-off mass (MTOM); — general characteristics of allowed payloads in terms of mass dimensions, interfaces with the UA and other possible restrictions; — equipment and software to control the UA remotely; — reference of the transmission protocol used for the direct remote identification emission; — sound power level; — and a description of the behaviour of the UA in case of a loss of data link); (b) clear operational instructions; (c) procedure to upload the airspace limitations; (d) maintenance instructions; (e) troubleshooting procedures (f) operational limitations (including but not limited to meteorological conditions and day/night operations); and (g) appropriate description of all the risks related to UAS operations; (16) include an information notice published by EASA providing applicable limitations and obligations under EU law.

Applies when

actor

manufacturer

operation

UAS product requirements

regulatory category

General