2019/945 - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems Harmonized Directive
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 establishes requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) intended to operate in the 'open' category, covering low-risk operations without needing classic aeronautical compliance. It defines technical, safety, privacy, and environmental standards aligned with Union legislation to mitigate risks from UAS flight. The regulation specifies responsibilities for manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure conformity and safety, including CE marking and conformity assessments based on harmonised standards. Special provisions are included for third-country operators and UAS imported from outside the EU to ensure compliance. The regulation also addresses market surveillance, traceability, and cooperation among national authorities, especially in online sales. Conformity assessment bodies must meet stringent requirements and be notified under a unified system to guarantee consistent assessments across the EU. The regulation aims to safeguard public health, safety, and fair market competition, while allowing innovation and harmonisation in the UAS sector at the EU level. Certain high-risk UAS are subject to additional certification requirements under related regulations.
Purpose
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 establishes harmonised rules for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the European Union, focusing primarily on UAS operated in the "open" category-those presenting the lowest risks. The regulation aims to ensure safety, privacy, data protection, security, and environmental protection related to UAS operations, while facilitating market access and fair competition. It complements Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, which sets overarching civil aviation safety rules, by detailing specific requirements for UAS design, manufacture, conformity assessment, and market surveillance.
Key Obligations
Compliance with Essential Requirements: UAS in the "open" category must meet essential safety, privacy, environmental, and security requirements outlined in this regulation and harmonised standards where applicable.
Classification and Labelling: Manufacturers must classify UAS according to predefined classes (C0, C1, C2, C3, and C4) based on risk profiles and affix class identification labels. A specific class (C4) covers model aircraft with lower technical requirements.
Conformity Assessment: Manufacturers are primarily responsible for conducting conformity assessments to verify that UAS meet applicable requirements before placing products on the market.
CE Marking and Documentation: UAS must bear the CE marking signifying conformity with EU rules. They must be accompanied by an EU Declaration of Conformity or provide an internet address where the declaration can be accessed.
Market Surveillance: Economic operators-including manufacturers, importers, and distributors-must cooperate with national authorities to ensure ongoing compliance and facilitate traceability across the supply chain.
Importer and Distributor Responsibilities:
- Importers must verify that imported UAS conform to EU requirements, hold documentation, and identify themselves on the product unless impractical.
- Distributors must handle and store UAS without jeopardizing compliance, acting with due care consistent with their role.
Obligations for Operators Modifying or Rebranding UAS: Economic operators who place UAS on the market under their own brand or modify them in ways affecting compliance assume manufacturer responsibilities.
Cooperation in E-commerce: Member States are encouraged to foster cooperation between market surveillance authorities and online hosting platforms to tackle non-compliant e-commerce sales.
Conformity Assessment Bodies: Requirements and notification rules apply to bodies assessing conformity, including obligations for transparency, competence, and handling subcontractors.
Noise and Environmental Limits: Sound power limits aim to minimize environmental noise pollution from UAS operations.
Affected Products and Actors
Products:
- UAS intended for "open" category operations, including toys as defined in Directive 2009/48/EC.
- Model aircraft classified as C4, with lighter technical requirements.
- UAS designed for operations not requiring certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.
Actors:
- Manufacturers: Responsible for design, conformity assessment, labelling, and documentation.
- Importers: Must ensure compliance for products imported from third countries.
- Distributors: Must ensure proper handling and compliance status is maintained.
- Conformity Assessment Bodies: Notify and monitor bodies performing conformity assessments.
- Market Surveillance Authorities: Monitor compliance, collaborate with customs and online intermediaries.
- Operators: Including entities placing products under their own name or modifying UAS.
Implementation Timeline
- Date of Adoption: 12 March 2019
- Entry into Force: The regulation entered into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal.
- Transitional Measures: Certain technical requirements and noise limits may be reviewed following transitional periods defined in related implementing regulations, such as Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947.
- Market Surveillance and Compliance: Immediate application upon entry came with transitional arrangements to ensure a smooth switch from prior rules.
Member States are required to align national legislation and enforcement with the regulation’s provisions and ensure that all UAS placed on their markets comply with it from the date of application. Economic operators must adapt their procedures accordingly to maintain access to the EU market.
This regulation applies to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) intended to be operated in the 'open' category within the European Union. It covers UAS that present the lowest risks and do not require traditional aeronautical compliance procedures. The scope includes UAS that are classified as toys under Directive 2009/48/EC, as well as other UAS which must meet relevant health and safety requirements under Directive 2006/42/EC when applicable. This regulation does not apply to UAS subject to certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 that operate exclusively on protected aeronautical radio frequencies. It applies to new and second-hand UAS introduced into the EU market, including imports from third countries, ensuring they meet safety, privacy, data protection, security, and environmental protection standards established for low-risk drone operations. The regulation also addresses the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and distributors in ensuring compliance with these requirements.
Die delegierte Verordnung (EU) 2019/945 regelt unbemannte Luftfahrzeugsysteme (UAS), die in der „offenen“ Betriebskategorie tätig sind, sowie Drittlandbetreiber solcher Systeme. Ziel ist es, harmonisierte Sicherheitsanforderungen festzulegen, um Flugsicherheit, Schutz der Privatsphäre, Luftsicherheit und Umweltschutz zu gewährleisten. UAS in der offenen Kategorie sind mit geringen Risiken verbunden und unterliegen daher nicht den klassischen Zulassungsverfahren der Luftfahrt. Hersteller müssen sicherstellen, dass ihre Produkte den technischen Anforderungen der jeweiligen Klassen entsprechen und eine CE-Kennzeichnung tragen. Wesentliche Vorschriften betreffen die Konformitätsbewertung, Marktüberwachung und Rückverfolgbarkeit. Die Verordnung legt Pflichten für Hersteller, Einführer und Händler fest, um die Sicherheit und Übereinstimmung der UAS auf dem EU-Markt zu garantieren. Zudem werden Anforderungen an notifizierte Stellen definiert, die die Konformitätsbewertung durchführen. Die Regelung gilt für alle UAS in der offenen Kategorie, unabhängig davon, ob sie neu hergestellt, aus Drittländern importiert oder gebraucht sind, um einen hohen Schutzstandard und einen fairen Wettbewerb in der EU sicherzustellen.
Zweck
Die Delegierte Verordnung (EU) 2019/945 dient der Regulierung unbemannter Luftfahrzeugsysteme (UAS), insbesondere solcher, die in der „offenen“ Betriebskategorie mit geringem Risiko eingesetzt werden. Ziel ist es, ein hohes Sicherheitsniveau für Flugsicherheit, Schutz der Privatsphäre, Luftsicherheit und Umwelt sicherzustellen, ohne unverhältnismäßige Zulassungsverfahren aufzuerlegen. Dabei sollen harmonisierte Rechtsvorschriften auf europäischer Ebene definiert werden, um Anforderungen an diese UAS sowie deren Hersteller, Einführer und Händler festzulegen. Die Verordnung berücksichtigt auch den elektronischen Geschäftsverkehr und die Marktüberwachung, um einen sicheren und fairen Binnenmarkt zu gewährleisten.
Hauptpflichten
- Hersteller müssen sicherstellen, dass UAS, die sie in Verkehr bringen und mit einem Klassen-Identifizierungskennzeichen versehen, den festgelegten Anforderungen entsprechen. Sie tragen auch die Verantwortung für die Durchführung des Konformitätsbewertungsverfahrens und die Erstellung der EU-Konformitätserklärung.
- Einführer müssen garantieren, dass die importierten UAS den Vorschriften entsprechen. Sie sind verpflichtet, sicherzustellen, dass die Konformitätsbewertung erfolgt ist und technische Unterlagen sowie CE-Kennzeichnung vorliegen. Zudem müssen sie auf dem UAS Markenname und Kontaktinformationen anbringen, soweit dies möglich ist.
- Händler müssen mit der erforderlichen Sorgfalt vorgehen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Handhabung der Erzeugnisse deren Konformität nicht beeinträchtigt.
- Alle Wirtschaftsbeteiligten müssen mit den zuständigen Behörden bei der Marktüberwachung kooperieren und relevante Informationen bereitstellen.
- Ein effektives Rückverfolgbarkeitssystem für UAS in der Lieferkette ist Voraussetzung zur Unterstützung der Marktüberwachung.
- Die Verordnung legt verbindliche Anforderungen an die Notifizierung und Leistungsfähigkeit von Konformitätsbewertungsstellen fest, die für die Begutachtung bestimmter UAS-Klassen erforderlich sind.
- Die CE-Kennzeichnung ist Pflicht und darf nur angebracht werden, wenn die UAS den Anforderungen entsprechen.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Die Verordnung gilt für alle UAS, die für den Betrieb in der „offenen“ Kategorie bestimmt sind – einschließlich neuer und gebrauchter Systeme, die sowohl von in der EU ansässigen Herstellern produziert als auch aus Drittländern importiert werden.
- Sie umfasst auch UAS, die als Spielzeuge gemäß Richtlinie 2009/48/EG eingestuft werden, sofern zusätzliche Sicherheitsanforderungen betroffen sind.
- Wirtschaftsakteure: Hersteller, Einführer, Händler sowie Konformitätsbewertungsstellen und Marktüberwachungsbehörden.
- Ausgenommen sind UAS, die anderen spezifischen Richtlinien oder Verordnungen unterliegen, sofern diese eine Zulassung erforderlich machen.
- Im Geltungsbereich sind auch Online-Verkäufe und Fernabsatz enthalten.
Umsetzungszeitplan
Die Delegierte Verordnung wurde am 12. März 2019 erlassen. Das genaue Datum des Inkrafttretens und die Übergangsfristen werden in der zugehörigen Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2019/947 sowie in den jeweiligen nationalen Umsetzungsregularien festgelegt. Die Verordnung schreibt vor, dass alle neuen UAS, die in den Markt der EU gebracht werden, die Anforderungen erfüllen müssen. Zudem sind regelmäßige Überprüfungen der Anforderungen, zum Beispiel der Lärmbegrenzung, nach Ablauf von Übergangsfristen vorgesehen.
Die Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, die erforderlichen Maßnahmen zur Marktüberwachung und zur Einhaltung der Verordnung zu ergreifen. Dies umfasst auch die Zusammenarbeit mit Behörden in Drittstaaten zur Kontrolle von importierten Produkten und zum Schutz der Verbraucher.
Diese Verordnung schafft einen harmonisierten Rechtsrahmen für die sichere Nutzung von Drohnen mit geringem Risiko in der EU und unterstützt somit die Entwicklung eines sicheren und wettbewerbsfähigen Marktes für unbemannte Luftfahrzeuge.
Die Verordnung (EU) 2019/945 gilt für unbemannte Luftfahrtsysteme (UAS), die in der sogenannten „offenen“ Betriebskategorie betrieben werden und dabei mit den geringsten Risiken verbunden sind. Diese Kategorie umfasst UAS, die für den Betrieb in der „offenen“ Kategorie bestimmt sind, einschließlich solcher, die als Spielzeug gemäß der Richtlinie 2009/48/EG gelten. Die Verordnung regelt insbesondere die grundlegenden Sicherheitsanforderungen sowie spezifische Merkmale, die notwendig sind, um Risiken für Flugsicherheit, Datenschutz, Luftsicherheit und Umwelt zu minimieren. Sie gilt für alle auf dem EU-Markt bereitgestellten neuen oder importierten UAS, unabhängig davon, ob sie von Herstellern in der Union oder Drittstaaten stammen, und erstreckt sich auf den gesamten Vertrieb, einschließlich Fernabsatz. Zudem umfasst sie erforderliche Verpflichtungen für Hersteller, Einführer und Händler zur Sicherstellung der Konformität und Rückverfolgbarkeit dieser Systeme.
Le règlement délégué (UE) 2019/945 établit des règles harmonisées pour la commercialisation et l’exploitation des systèmes d’aéronefs sans équipage à bord (UAS) destinés à être utilisés dans la catégorie « ouverte », caractérisée par un faible risque. Ce texte précise les exigences essentielles de sécurité, de protection de la vie privée, de sûreté et environnementales que doivent respecter ces UAS. Il fixe les responsabilités des fabricants, importateurs et distributeurs dans l’évaluation de conformité et la mise sur le marché, notamment l’apposition du marquage CE. Le règlement prévoit également des procédures d’évaluation harmonisées, la création de classes d’UAS adaptées, ainsi qu’un cadre pour la surveillance du marché afin de garantir la traçabilité et la conformité des produits, notamment face au commerce en ligne. Cette réglementation vise à assurer un niveau élevé de sécurité tout en facilitant l’innovation et la libre circulation des drones dans l’Union européenne.
Objet
Le règlement délégué (UE) 2019/945 de la Commission, adopté le 12 mars 2019, établit des règles harmonisées relatives aux systèmes d'aéronefs sans équipage à bord (UAS) destinés à être exploités dans la catégorie « ouverte » au sein de l'Union européenne. Il s'inscrit dans le cadre du règlement (UE) 2018/1139 sur la sécurité aérienne. Ce texte vise à définir les exigences essentielles en matière de sécurité pour ces UAS, en tenant compte des risques liés à leur exploitation tout en facilitant leur mise sur le marché grâce à des procédures adaptées, notamment pour les modèles présentant peu de risques. Le règlement couvre également les aspects liés à la protection de la vie privée, la sûreté, l'environnement et l'étiquetage des classes de drones.
Obligations principales
Respect des exigences essentielles : les UAS de la catégorie « ouverte » doivent satisfaire aux exigences relatives à la sécurité de vol, à la protection des données personnelles, à la sûreté et à l’environnement telles que définies par le règlement (UE) 2018/1139, article 55.
Évaluation de la conformité : la responsabilité incombe au fabricant qui doit procéder à l’évaluation de conformité de ses UAS, garantir que ceux-ci répondent aux exigences de leur classe respective (étiquetage des classes C0 à C4) et apposer le marquage CE. Les importateurs et distributeurs doivent agir avec diligence pour s'assurer que les UAS mis à disposition sur le marché sont conformes.
Traçabilité et information : chaque UAS doit porter l’identification du fabricant ou de l'importateur (nom, marque, adresse), et être accompagné d'une déclaration UE de conformité ou d’un lien internet où celle-ci peut être consultée. Les opérateurs économiques doivent communiquer une adresse internet en complément de l'adresse postale.
Surveillance du marché : une coopération renforcée est encouragée entre autorités de surveillance du marché, autorités douanières et opérateurs économiques, y compris dans le contexte du commerce électronique. Importateurs et distributeurs sont associés à ces contrôles pour garantir la conformité continue des produits.
Normes harmonisées et présomption de conformité : les normes harmonisées adoptées permettent une présomption de conformité aux exigences essentielles, facilitant ainsi la mise sur le marché.
Organismes d’évaluation de conformité : certaines classes de drones requièrent l'intervention d'organismes notifiés soumis à des critères stricts d'homologation, surveillance et notification pour garantir leur compétence et assurer la qualité des évaluations.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Produits : sont visés tous les systèmes d'aéronefs sans équipage à bord (UAS) destinés à être exploités dans la catégorie « ouverte ». Ceci inclut les drones de loisirs, les modèles réduits d’aéronefs ainsi que certains UAS considérés comme jouets selon la directive 2009/48/CE dès lors qu’ils répondent aux exigences de sécurité en vigueur.
Exploitants : fabricants, importateurs, distributeurs et opérateurs économiques impliqués dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement doivent respecter les obligations relatives à la conformité des UAS. Les exploitants relevant de pays tiers doivent s'assurer que leurs produits respectent les normes européennes avant mise sur le marché.
Autorités nationales : responsables de la surveillance du marché, elles doivent assurer l'application et la conformité des dispositions, en collaboration avec les organismes notifiés et les opérateurs économiques.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
Entrée en vigueur : Le règlement est entré en vigueur en mars 2019.
Mise à disposition des normes harmonisées : les normes harmonisées applicables ont été publiées ou sont en cours d’élaboration permettant la validation conforme des produits.
Période de transition : des délais de transition sont prévus pour permettre aux fabricants et acteurs économiques de s’adapter, notamment concernant les limitations acoustiques et la mise en place des procédures d’évaluation de conformité.
Surveillance continue : les États membres doivent maintenir des dispositifs adaptés, en particulier pour réagir rapidement face aux risques liés à la commercialisation, notamment dans le cadre du commerce électronique.
Ce cadre réglementaire vise à assurer un équilibre entre la sécurité, la protection des intérêts publics et le développement de l’usage des UAS à des fins récréatives ou professionnelles, tout en instaurant une base commune pour le marché européen.
La directive 2019/945 s'applique aux systèmes d'aéronefs sans équipage à bord (UAS) destinés à être exploités dans la catégorie «ouverte», c’est-à-dire ceux présentant un risque réduit d'exploitation. Elle couvre les aéronefs sans pilote mis sur le marché ou mis en service dans l'Union européenne, incluant également ceux importés de pays tiers. Cette législation s'applique tant aux UAS considérés comme jouets selon la directive 2009/48/CE qu’à ceux soumis aux exigences essentielles de santé et de sécurité de la directive 2006/42/CE, dans la mesure où celles-ci ne sont pas liées à la sécurité du vol. Elle concerne toutes les formes de fourniture, y compris la vente à distance, et inclut des dispositions spécifiques pour la commercialisation, la conformité, la traçabilité, ainsi que l’évaluation de la conformité des matériels. La directive exclut les UAS soumis à certification selon le règlement (UE) 2018/1139 et destinés à un usage aérien spécifique, ainsi que ceux opérant sur des fréquences strictement attribuées pour un usage aéronautique protégé.
Delegirana uredba Komisije (EU) 2019/945 določa zahtevane tehnične specifikacije in postopke skladnosti za sisteme brezpilotnega zrakoplova, ki se uporabljajo v „odprti“ kategoriji operacij z nizkim tveganjem. Namen je zagotoviti visoko raven varnosti letenja, varstvo osebnih podatkov, zasebnost ter okoljevarstvo med uporabo teh sistemov v EU. Uredba opredeljuje štiri razrede brezpilotnih zrakoplovov (C0-C4) glede na tveganje in funkcionalnosti ter določa ustrezne bistvene zahteve za posamezen razred. Proizvajalci so odgovorni za ugotavljanje skladnosti in označevanje z oznako CE, pri čemer morajo slediti harmoniziranim standardom. Vključeni so tudi postopki akreditacije organov za ugotavljanje skladnosti, sistem nadzora trga in pravila glede uvoza sistemov iz tretjih držav. Posebna pozornost je namenjena sodelovanju med državami članicami, preglednosti informacij in učinkovitemu nadzoru na trgu ter zahtevam glede sledljivosti, da se prepreči distribucija neskladnih ali nevarnih brezpilotnih zrakoplovov na področju EU.
Namen
Delegirana uredba Komisije (EU) 2019/945 ureja sisteme brezpilotnih zrakoplovov in njihove operaterje iz tretjih držav, namenjene uporabi v „odprti“ kategoriji operacij, ki vključuje sisteme z najnižjim tveganjem. Namen uredbe je:
- Vzpostaviti jasna in skladna pravila za zahteve varnosti, zasebnosti, varstva podatkov, varovanja okolja in drugih tveganj, povezanih z upravljanjem sistemov brezpilotnih zrakoplovov.
- Zagotoviti skladnost brezpilotnih zrakoplovov s temeljnimi zahtevami, da se lahko ti sistemi varno vključijo na enotni trg EU.
- Urediti postopek ocenjevanja skladnosti ter obveznosti gospodarskih subjektov (proizvajalcev, uvoznikov, distributerjev) v dobavni in distribucijski verigi.
- Omogočiti ustrezno nadzorstvo nad trgom in skladnost proizvedenih ter uvoženih brezpilotnih zrakoplovov.
Ključne obveznosti
- Proizvajalci so odgovorni za zagotavljanje skladnosti svojih brezpilotnih zrakoplovov z zahtevami uredbe in morajo izvesti postopke ocenjevanja skladnosti ter zagotoviti oznako CE in ustrezno tehnično dokumentacijo.
- Uvozniki morajo zagotoviti, da so sistemi brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, ki jih dajejo na trg EU, skladni z uredbo, in morajo na produkt nanesti svoje ime, naslov in druge podatke.
- Distributerji morajo skrbno ravnati z izdelki, da ne vplivajo negativno na njihovo skladnost, ter sodelovati z nadzornimi organi.
- Sistemi brezpilotnih zrakoplovov morajo biti opremljeni z jasno identifikacijsko oznako razreda, ki potrjuje, da izpolnjujejo bistvene zahteve varnosti in druge zakonske zahteve.
- Uprt je sistem sledljivosti v dobavni verigi za lažji tržni nadzor in hitro odzivanje ob neskladnostih.
- Organi za ugotavljanje skladnosti (priglašeni organi) morajo delovati po enotnih in poštenih pogojih, njihova vloga pa vključuje tudi nadzor nad podizvajalci.
- Sistemi brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, ki so posebej tvegani (npr. namenjeni prevozu ljudi, nevarnega blaga ali upravljanju nad zbori ljudi), morajo biti certificirani.
Vplivani proizvodi in akterji
- Sistemi brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, ki so namenjeni upravljanju v „odprti“ kategoriji, vključno z napravami, ki veljajo za igrače po Direktivi 2009/48/ES.
- Gospodarski subjekti v celotni dobavni verigi – proizvajalci, uvozniki, distributerji – z različnimi obveznostmi glede skladnosti, označevanja in trženja proizvodov.
- Priglašeni organi, ki izvajajo ocenjevanje skladnosti in certifikacijo za določene razrede brezpilotnikov.
- Države članice in njihovi pristojni organi za nadzor trga ter carinski organi, ki sodelujejo pri izvajanju uredbe.
- Tretje države, iz katerih prihajajo uvoženi sistemi brezpilotnih zrakoplovov; proizvajalci in uvozniki iz teh držav so dolžni izpolnjevati zahteve uredbe.
Roki za izvedbo
- Uredba se uporablja za vse nove sisteme brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, ki se dajo na trg EU, ne glede na to, ali gre za prve prostore na trgu ali ponoven uvoz.
- Prehodna obdobja in možni pregledi zahtev (npr. omejitve glede zvočne moči) so določeni v sorodni delegirani uredbi Komisije (EU) 2019/947.
- Države članice morajo pravočasno sprejeti zakonodajne in druge ukrepe za zagotavljanje skladnosti in nadzora trga.
- Uredba določa postopke za priglašenje organov za ugotavljanje skladnosti in obdobje, v katerem se lahko izrazijo pripombe, preden ti organi začnejo delovati.
- Nadzorni organi morajo takoj začeti izvajati določbe glede nadzora trga in sodelovanja po uveljavitvi uredbe.
Z ukrepi iz uredbe 2019/945 se zagotavlja enoten pravni okvir v EU za sisteme brezpilotnih zrakoplovov z nizkim tveganjem, ki poskrbi za varno in zakonito uporabo, zaščito zainteresiranih strani ter učinkovito sodelovanje vseh akterjev na trgu.
Direktiva 2019/945 se nanaša na sisteme brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, ki so namenjeni upravljanju v „odprti“ kategoriji operacij, kar vključuje brezpilotne zrakoplove novih ali rabljenih, ki se dajejo na trg Unije, ne glede na to, ali jih proizvajajo proizvajalci znotraj EU ali se uvažajo iz tretjih držav. Uveljavlja zahteve za zagotavljanje varnosti leta, zasebnosti, varstva osebnih podatkov, varovanja okolja in zdravstvene ter drugih varnostnih standardov. Direktivna uredba se uporablja na vse sisteme brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, tudi tiste, ki se obravnavajo kot igrače v skladu z Direktivo 2009/48/ES, in na sisteme, ki izkoriščajo radijske frekvence, če se nanašajo na uporabo zunaj zaščitenih radijskih frekvenc za letalsko uporabo. Namen je zagotoviti skladnost sistemov s tehničnimi zahtevami ter enotno regulativno in nadzorno ureditev znotraj notranjega trga EU z vključitvijo proizvajalcev, uvoznikov in distributerjev.
General Information
This document provides means to demonstrate compliance with:
— the “geo-awareness” requirements specified in Part 2 points (13), Part 3 points (15) and Part 4 points (10) of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945; and to
— the requirement on the smooth interaction of the optional geofencing function with the flight control system of the UA set by Part 2 points (14), Part 3 points (16) and Part 4 points (11) on the optional geofencing function.
This document specifies the minimum performance required from this “geo-awareness” function, without prescribing its design and implementation as far as possible.
Compliance with this document is recommended as one means of assuring that the geo-awareness function will perform its intended sub-functions satisfactorily under all conditions normally encountered in routine aeronautical operation.
Compliance to the “smooth interaction” requirement is, for a large part, addressed by 6.3 on safe controllability of EN 4709-001:2026. This document will therefore refer to it to a large extend.
NOTE In this document, we will use “function” to designate the objects of this specification, and “equipment” to identify the entity implementing this function in whatever form.
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This document provides technical specification and verification method to support compliance with the requirements defined by the product harmonisation legislation set by Chapter II of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on thirdcountry operators of unmanned aircraft systems.
This document does not cover UAS lighter than air (e.g. airships and balloons).
This document is only applicable for UA with energy sources based on electro-chemical technologies.
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This document provides means of compliance with the “Direct Remote Identification” requirements set
in Regulation (EU) 2019/945 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
“Direct remote identification” means a system that ensures the local broadcast of information about a
UA in operation.
More specifically, this document addresses drone’s capability to be identified during the whole duration
of the flight, in real time and with no specific connectivity or ground infrastructure link, by existing
mobile devices when within the broadcasting range. Such functionality, based on an open and
documented transmission protocol (described in this document) contributes to address security threats
and to support drones’ operators’ obligations with respect to citizens’ fundamental rights to privacy
and protection of personal data. It can be used by law enforcement people, critical infrastructure
managers, and public to get an instantaneous information on the drone flying around, providing various
information such as UA serial number, UA navigation data and operational status, UAS Operator
registration number and position as defined in the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945.
Since Regulation (EU) 2019/945 requires DRI information to be broadcasted using an “open and
documented protocol”, this document does not define technological measures to protect the
confidentiality and integrity of the data broadcasted.
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This document provides means to demonstrate compliance with:
— the “geo-awareness” requirements specified in Part 2 points (13), Part 3 points (15) and Part 4 points (10) of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945; and to
— the requirement on the smooth interaction of the optional geofencing function with the flight control system of the UA set by Part 2 points (14), Part 3 points (16) and Part 4 points (11) on the optional geofencing function.
This document specifies the minimum performance required from this “geo-awareness” function, without prescribing its design and implementation as far as possible.
Compliance with this document is recommended as one means of assuring that the geo-awareness function will perform its intended sub-functions satisfactorily under all conditions normally encountered in routine aeronautical operation.
Compliance to the “smooth interaction” requirement is, for a large part, addressed by 6.3 on safe controllability of EN 4709-001:2026. This document will therefore refer to it to a large extend.
NOTE In this document, we will use “function” to designate the objects of this specification, and “equipment” to identify the entity implementing this function in whatever form.
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This document provides means of compliance with the “Direct Remote Identification” requirements set
in Regulation (EU) 2019/945 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
“Direct remote identification” means a system that ensures the local broadcast of information about a
UA in operation.
More specifically, this document addresses drone’s capability to be identified during the whole duration
of the flight, in real time and with no specific connectivity or ground infrastructure link, by existing
mobile devices when within the broadcasting range. Such functionality, based on an open and
documented transmission protocol (described in this document) contributes to address security threats
and to support drones’ operators’ obligations with respect to citizens’ fundamental rights to privacy
and protection of personal data. It can be used by law enforcement people, critical infrastructure
managers, and public to get an instantaneous information on the drone flying around, providing various
information such as UA serial number, UA navigation data and operational status, UAS Operator
registration number and position as defined in the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945.
Since Regulation (EU) 2019/945 requires DRI information to be broadcasted using an “open and
documented protocol”, this document does not define technological measures to protect the
confidentiality and integrity of the data broadcasted.
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This document provides means of compliance with Parts 1 to 6 of Commission delegated (EU) .../... of XXX on making available on the market of unmanned aircraft intended for use in the ‘open’ category and on third-country UAS operators proposed in the Opinion 01/2018.
This includes compliance with product requirements for all UAS authorized to operate in the ‘open’ category (class C0, C1, C2, C3 and C4 UAS) and the electronic identification system.
This document does not cover "Specific" or "Certified" category of UAS.
Compliance with this document assists in complying with CE marking technical requirements and covers, but is not limited to:
I. Physical and mechanical properties;
II. Flammability;
III. Electrical properties;
IV. Functional Safety.
This European Standard is only applicable for UA with energy sources based on electro-chemical technologies.
Additional hazards that occur from the characteristics of the payload are excluded and are under the responsibility of the manufacturer and operator.
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This document provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(s) managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams.
It is applicable to all organizations that need to plan and conduct internal or external audits of management systems or manage an audit programme.
The application of this document to other types of audits is possible, provided that special consideration is given to the specific competence needed.
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This document provides technical specification and verification methods to support compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems.
This part provides requirements, test methods and pass criteria for the means to terminate flight (flight termination) for unmanned aircraft systems, in particular addressing:
— safety related aspects of the architecture;
— descent performance;
— means to reduce the effects of impact on ground; and
— manufacturer’s instructions.
Even if security, including IT security, may be useful from an operational point of view, it falls outside the scope of this document.
An activation of the means to terminate the flight by a visual observer is also outside the scope of this document.
This document provides voluntary means of demonstrating compliance with the requirements laid out in Regulation (EU) 2019/945.
Additional hazards that occur from the characteristics of the payload are excluded and are, conversely, under the responsibility of the UAS manufacturer and UAS operator.
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This document is applicable to UAS and groups of UAS used in staging and production facilities for events and theatrical productions (entertainment industry). Such facilities include: theatres, multi-purpose halls, exhibition halls; film, television and radio studios; concert halls, schools, bars, discotheques, open-air stages and other rooms for shows and events.
This document is applicable to all UAS used in the entertainment industry, indoors and outdoors. This document includes UAS that are excluded from the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1058 and (EU) 2019/945 specifically Article 2, 4 which excludes “UAS intended to be exclusively operated indoors”.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to UAS, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
The document specifies the additional hazards and safety requirements for UAS categorized under the “open” category, the “specific” category, and the “certified” category, in particular, those that occur from the specific characteristics of the payload and the environment in the entertainment industry.
The principles in this document are also applicable to UAS based on new technologies or specially designed UAS which are not expressly mentioned here but which nevertheless operate in a similar manner or are meant for similar purposes to the equipment listed above.
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This document is applicable to UAS and groups of UAS used in staging and production facilities for events and theatrical productions (entertainment industry). Such facilities include: theatres, multi-purpose halls, exhibition halls; film, television and radio studios; concert halls, schools, bars, discotheques, open-air stages and other rooms for shows and events.
This document is applicable to all UAS used in the entertainment industry, indoors and outdoors. This document includes UAS that are excluded from the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1058 and (EU) 2019/945 specifically Article 2, 4 which excludes “UAS intended to be exclusively operated indoors”.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to UAS, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
The document specifies the additional hazards and safety requirements for UAS categorized under the “open” category, the “specific” category, and the “certified” category, in particular, those that occur from the specific characteristics of the payload and the environment in the entertainment industry.
The principles in this document are also applicable to UAS based on new technologies or specially designed UAS which are not expressly mentioned here but which nevertheless operate in a similar manner or are meant for similar purposes to the equipment listed above.
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This document provides technical specification and verification methods to support compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems.
This part provides requirements, test methods and pass criteria for the means to terminate flight (flight termination) for unmanned aircraft systems, in particular addressing:
— safety related aspects of the architecture;
— descent performance;
— means to reduce the effects of impact on ground; and
— manufacturer’s instructions.
Even if security, including IT security, may be useful from an operational point of view, it falls outside the scope of this document.
An activation of the means to terminate the flight by a visual observer is also outside the scope of this document.
This document provides voluntary means of demonstrating compliance with the requirements laid out in Regulation (EU) 2019/945.
Additional hazards that occur from the characteristics of the payload are excluded and are, conversely, under the responsibility of the UAS manufacturer and UAS operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Regulation is a binding legislative act that must be applied in its entirety across the European Union. Unlike directives, regulations do not need to be transposed into national law and are directly applicable in all member states. Regulations are used when uniform application across all EU countries is essential.
Regulation 2019/945 covers "Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems". This legislation has harmonized European standards (hENs) that provide a presumption of conformity with its essential requirements. There are 19 standards associated with this regulation.
Harmonized standards under 2019/945 are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 2019/945, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.