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ED Resolution 2022/002/R on geographical zones, cross-border operations and predefined threat evaluation for past visible line of sight operations

The European Union Aviation Security Company (EASA) printed new and amended procedures and steering to additional harmonise and implement the EU drone regulation. 

Following the session of NPA 2021-09, EASA analysed and reviewed suggestions obtained from stakeholders and consolidated the ends in the newly printed ED Resolution 2022/002/R.

Particularly, the choice addresses the next:

• Institution of ‘geographical zones’ figuring out EUROCAE ED 269 as the usual for the frequent distinctive digital format;
• Revised kinds for the appliance and situation of operational authorisations within the ‘particular’ class and an in depth description of the method to permit cross-border operations (e.g operations in numerous EASA member states); 
• Defining an inventory of coaching targets for distant pilots working within the ‘particular’ class. The drone operator is requested to pick these which might be extra applicable for its operation;
• New predefined threat evaluation (PDRA) devoted to Past Visible Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for linear inspections of infrastructures such energy strains or rail tracks.

Extra time is required to proceed the discussions with stakeholders on the amendments to Particular Operations Threat Evaluation – SORA associated to the design verification of drones. EASA intends to handle this matter in a devoted ED determination deliberate for Quarter 2 in 2022, along with the remark response doc (CRD) offering the solutions to all feedback obtained.

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ED Resolution 2022/002/R