RPAS Operations
The main barrier identified for the deployment of RPAS in the maritime domain is the current lack of a mature pan-European legal framework with respect to the regulatory aspects to achieve flight approval for RPAS and operating RPAS in non-segregated airspace. It is however important to note that the EU’s goal of framing a regulatory structure to enable RPAS to safely move through Europe’s airspace is moving ahead. Updates on regulations and communication are available at EASA website.
Taking in consideration the complexity and lengthy preparatory work of each RPAS services deployment, a new approach has been proposed and approved by the Administrative Board. Starting from 2020 the RPAS operations are concentrated on maritime geographical areas with common operational interest for more than one Member State or EU agencies.
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Related Documents
- RPAS Service: Lightweight RPAS Services Supporting Pollution Response
- [Deadline Extended] RPAS survey for maritime authorities in the European Union (EU) and European free trade association (EFTA)
- Preliminary Market Consultation - RPAS Data Center Questionnaire
- [deadline extended] Preliminary Market consultation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems)
- [Deadline Extended] Preliminary Market Consultation
- RPAS Service Portfolio: Ship Emission Monitoring
- RPAS Service Portfolio: Multipurpose Maritime Surveillance
- RPAS Service Portfolio: Marine Pollution Monitoring & Detection
- RPAS DC Service – Preliminary Market Consultation
- THETIS-MRV: A look at the first reporting period of CO2 emissions data