In ATM, we usually see new developments as an evolutionary process. However, with RPAS, it feels more like a revolution owing to the fast pace of developments. We now have 15 States in Europe where visual line of sight (VLOS) operations are taking place on a regular basis, either through national regulation or special authorisation. Some States are also allowing below visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations to take place (below 500ft). Continue reading “UAS – RPAS Integration”
European RPAS Roadmap is published and available for download
The European RPAS Roadmap was launched on the 20 June 2013 at the Paris Air Show. Continue reading “European RPAS Roadmap is published and available for download”
Enabling manned and unmanned aircraft to share common airspace is progressing slowly
Transforming the world’s air traffic control (ATC) systems to accommodate commercial and military aircraft, as well asunmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is proceeding, but is proving to be difficult, says the military representative to the European air traffic management (ATM) authority EUROCONTROL. Continue reading “Enabling manned and unmanned aircraft to share common airspace is progressing slowly”
Third EDA/ESA Workshop User/Stakeholder Workshop on Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The European Defence Agency (EDA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have co-organized the third user/stakeholder workshop on Unmanned Aircraft Systems on March 8th 2012, at the ESA Redu Centre, Belgium. Continue reading “Third EDA/ESA Workshop User/Stakeholder Workshop on Unmanned Aircraft Systems”
ICAO Adopts UAS-Related Amendments
On 7 March 2012, the Council of ICAO unanimously adopted amendments to Annexes 2 and 7 of the Chicago Convention, achieving a very important milestone for the insertion of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the total aviation system (i.e. not only the airspace, but the body of safety rules which apply to aviation to protect third parties on the ground and other airspace users). Continue reading “ICAO Adopts UAS-Related Amendments”