ASTM F3330-23

Standard Specification for Training and the Development of Training Manuals for the UAS Operator

SCOPE
1.1 This specification defines the requirements for training and the development of training manuals for the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator.  
1.2 The specification addresses the requirements or best practices, or both, for documentation and organization of a professional operator (that is, for compensation and hire) for the purposes of internal training programs and for programs offered to the general public.  
1.3 This specification supports professional entities that will receive operator certification by a CAA, and provide standards of practice for self- or third-party audit of operators of UAS.  
1.4 The standard case study used to develop this specification focused on operators of light UAS (below 1320 lb/600 kg as defined by EASA), but the specification may be applied to larger aircraft for using other methods of classification (that is, risk based classes and pilot privileges classes).  
1.5 Training manuals that do not include all the minimum requirements of this specification may not be referred to as meeting this specification.  
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Jan-2023
• ICS: 03.100.30 - Management of human resources
• ICS: 49.020 - Aircraft and space vehicles in general
• Technical Committee: F38 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Drafting Committee: F38.03 - Personnel Training, Qualification and Certification

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3330 − 23
Standard Specification for
Training and the Development of Training Manuals for the
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UAS Operator
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3330; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification defines the requirements for training
and the development of training manuals for the unmanned
2. Referenced Documents
aircraft systems (UAS) operator.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 The specification addresses the requirements or best
E2521 Terminology for Evaluating Response Robot Capa-
practices, or both, for documentation and organization of a
bilities
professional operator (that is, for compensation and hire) for
F2909 Specification for Continued Airworthiness of Light-
the purposes of internal training programs and for programs
weight Unmanned Aircraft Systems
offered to the general public.
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
F3178 Practice for Operational Risk Assessment of Small
1.3 This specification supports professional entities that will
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
receive operator certification by a CAA, and provide standards
F3266 Guide for Training for Remote Pilot in Command of
of practice for self- or third-party audit of operators of UAS.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Endorsement
1.4 The standard case study used to develop this specifica-
F3341/F3341M Terminology for Unmanned Aircraft Sys-
tion focused on operators of light UAS (below 1320 lb/600 kg
tems
as defined by EASA), but the specification may be applied to
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2.2 ICAO Standards:
larger aircraft for using other methods of classification (that is,
Doc 9841 Manual on the Approval of Training Organiza-
risk based classes and pilot privileges classes).
tions
1.5 Training manuals that do not include all the minimum
3. Terminology
requirements of this specification may not be referred to as
meeting this specification.
3.1 Unique and Common Terminology—Terminology used
in multiple standards is defined in F3341/F3341M, UAS
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Terminology Standard, and F3060, Aircraft Terminology Stan-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
dard. Terminology that is unique to this specification is defined
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
in this section.
and are not considered standard.
3.1.1 light UAS, n—an unmanned aircraft system with the
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
unmanned aircraft weighing less than 1320 lb (600 kg).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Derived from the EASA definition in harmonized specifica-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tions for Light Unmanned Rotorcraft Systems (CS-LURS).
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.2 maintenance manual(s), n—manual provided by a
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
UAS manufacturer or supplier that specifies all maintenance,
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
repairs, and alterations authorized by the manufacturer.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 3.1.3 operator, n—any owner of UAS that operates the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- UAS, that is, uses, causes to use, or authorizes the use of the
UAS.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F38 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Unmanned Aircraft Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F38.03 contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
on Personnel Training, Qualification and Certification. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2023. Published February 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F3330–18. DOI: Available from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), 999 Robert-
10.1520/F3330-23. Bourassa Blvd, Montréal, Québec H3C 5H7, Canada, https://www.icao.int.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F3330 − 18 F3330 − 23
Standard Specification for
Training and the Development of Training Manuals for the
1
UAS Operator
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3330; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification defines the requirements for training and the development of training manuals for the unmanned aircraft
systems (UAS) operator.
1.2 The specification addresses the requirements or best practices, or both, for documentation and organization of a professional
operator (that is, for compensation and hire) for the purposes of internal training programs and for programs offered to the general
public.
1.3 This specification supports professional entities that will receive operator certification by a CAA, and provide standards of
practice for self- or third-party audit of operators of UAS.
1.4 The standard case study used to develop this specification focused on operators of light UAS (below 1320 lb/600 kg as defined
by EASA), but the specification may be applied to larger aircraft for using other methods of classification (that is, risk based classes
and pilot privileges classes).
1.5 Training manuals that do not include all the minimum requirements of this specification may not be referred to as meeting this
specification.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F38.03 on Personnel
Training, Qualification and Certification.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018Jan. 15, 2023. Published September 2018February 2023. Originally approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as
F3330–18. DOI: 10.1520/F3330-18.10.1520/F3330-23.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E2521 Terminology for Evaluating Response Robot Capabilities
F2909 Specification for Continued Airworthiness of Lightweight Unmanned Aircraft Systems
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
F3178 Practice for Operational Risk Assessment of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
F3266 Guide for Training for Remote Pilot in Command of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Endorsement
F3341/F3341M Terminology for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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2.2 ICAO Standards:
Doc 9841 Manual on the Approval of Training Organizations
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:Unique and Common Terminology—Terminology used in multiple standards is defined in F3341/F3341M, UAS
Terminology Standard, and F3060, Aircraft Terminology Standard. Terminology that is unique to this specification is defined in
this section.
3.1.1 light UAS, n—an unmanned aircraft system with the unmanned aircraft weighing less than 1320 lb (600 kg). Derived from
the EASA definition in harmonized specifications for Light Unmanned Rotorcraft Systems (CS-LURS).
3.1.2 maintenance manual(s)—manual(s), n—manual provided by a UAS manufacturer or supplier that specifies all maintenance,
repairs, and alterations authorized by the manufacturer.
3.1.3 operator, n—any owner of UAS that operates the UAS, that is, uses, causes to use, or authorizes the use of the UAS.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—
In this standard, the connotation is towards an organization, rather than an individual (that is, “company” versus “owner-operator”).
3.2 This standard uses terminology contained within Terminology
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