EASA
EASA: ‘Presence of Cx label is no guarantee that drone meets requirements’
Following the fact that a Chinese drone manufacturer has launched a drone with an unauthorized C1 label, the European aviation organization EASA has released a statement stating that the presence of a Cx label ‘does not guarantee’ that a drone…
EASA introduces standard for European drone map to clear confusion
The European aviation agency EASA has recently made an update available on the European regulations for drones. This includes a standard for the introduction of ‘geographical zones’ which should ensure that there is an unambiguous drone map of Europe. The…
Holy Stone drone with ‘C1 label’ doesn’t meet EU product requirements
The Chinese drone manufacturer Holy Stone has launched the first drone with a C1 label. However, the Holy Stone drone does not meet the new product requirements for a drone with a C1 label, such as the ability to broadcast…
Skeyetech surveillance drone can be used in Germany over Private property
The Skeyetech drone box system from the French company Azur Drones may be used in Germany to make automated flights out of the pilot’s view (BVLOS) over private territory. To this end, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) has issued an operational authorization.…
EASA publishes guidelines for handling drone incidents at airports
According to the European Aviation Safety Organization EASA, unwanted drone flights are increasingly occurring near airports, often as a result of ignorance, but possibly also on purpose. In view of the possible impact of such incidents, EASA has published guidelines…
European member states agree on introduction new drone airspace class
The European member states and various aviation organizations such as EASA and Eurocontrol have reached an agreement on the legal basis under U-space, the system of protocols, technologies, and rules that should ensure further integration of drones in the airspace…
Drone should detect forest and wildfires at an early stage
As a result of rising temperatures and more periods of long drought, the risk of forest and wildfires in The Netherlands will increase sharply in the coming years. In order to identify forest and wildfires at an early stage, the…
EASA clears the way for parcel transport by drone
The European Aviation Safety Agency EASA has published new rules and guidelines for drones transporting goods over urban areas. Inspection flights over greater distances from, for example, high-voltage lines and pipelines are also within reach. With the new rules, EASA…
Drone educators discouraged by “Irish route” to free EU drone certificate
From December 31, everyone who will fly a drone over 250 grams must have a European drone certificate. In the Netherlands, you cannot go anywhere for the required training. But it is already possible to obtain the A1 / A3…