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Drone Delivery - How to obtain flight permits through SORA
In recent years, the transport of goods by drone has gone from being a futuristic project to a tangible reality. More and more projects are focusing on this technology, which covers various applications such as the delivery of parcels or the transport of samples in the health sector and the management of emergencies and emergencies, among other examples.
Advantages of freight transport with drones
The use of drones for the transport of goods offers numerous advantages over traditional methods:
- Reduced delivery times: Drones can make quick and direct deliveries, especially in areas that are difficult to access.
- Lower operating costs: The use of drones reduces transport costs associated with fuel and personnel.
- Lower environmental impact: As electric devices, they contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
- Delivery in remote areas: They facilitate access to remote, rural or disaster-affected regions.
- Flexibility and speed: They adapt to urgent operations, such as the delivery of medicines or biological samples.
Permits required for freight operations
Freight transport operations with drones generally fall into the specific non-standard category, which implies obtaining an operational authorisation issued by the competent authority, based on the SORA methodology (Specific Operations Risk Assessment).
This authorisation is tailored to the specific needs of each operator. Below is a list of some of the factors that may influence the SORA safety study:
This authorisation is tailored to the specific needs of each operator. Below is a list of some of the factors that may influence the SORA safety study:
- Operational scenario:
- Flights in urban environments: Higher complexity due to the risk associated with the density of people and buildings.
- Flights in rural areas: Lower operational risk, facilitating compliance with requirements.
- Aircraft model:
- Selecting the right drone is key. One of the most recent and prominent options on the market is the DJI FlyCart 30, which offers high payload capacity and operational efficiency.
- Type of airspace.
- Depending on flight altitude and proximity to airports, the risk in the air may vary.
Adaptation through the SORA methodology
Thanks to the SORA methodology, it is possible to obtain authorisations adapted to each client’s business. To achieve this, it is essential to define an appropriate concept of operation (ConOps), which covers all aspects of the operation and ensures security and compliance.
Our company offers a complete service to develop all the necessary documentation and manage the obtaining of the operational authorisation, facilitating the process and ensuring its adaptation to the needs of each operator.
Our company offers a complete service to develop all the necessary documentation and manage the obtaining of the operational authorisation, facilitating the process and ensuring its adaptation to the needs of each operator.