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As you may well know, as of January 1, 2024, the use of drones with class labels (certified) is mandatory in the Open Category and in the European STS scenarios of the Specific Category. But what happens with those drones we already have that do not have a class label? Can they no longer be used? In this article, we will answer all the questions you may have so that you know how to use uncertified drones while complying with the regulations.

For many years now, the use of UAS in the agriculture sector has been discussed, both for crop analysis through the use of multispectral cameras, but drones are also a perfect tool for applying phytosanitary products. In this article, we will explain what you need to fly a drone for the application of phytosanitary products in an agricultural environment.

When a UAS operator applies for a LUC, they must establish, implement, and maintain a safety management system that corresponds to the size of the organisation and the nature and complexity of its activities, taking into account the inherent hazards and risks associated with such activities.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released new regulations that will require all accessory kits attached to a specific UAS operating in the European Union to be marked with a Class Identification Label from January 1st, 2024. The new regulation aims to improve safety and security in the airspace and enable authorities to identify the drone and its operator easily.

To be able to fly in specific category STS01 or STS02, it is necessary to have a certified drone. These drones must have the C5 or C6 class marking, but they can also be a C3 class drone with an accessory kit that transforms it into C5. In this article, we will talk about the accessory kit and what requirements it must meet.

In this article, we are going to explain what Geocaging is and its direct relationship with the semantic model according to the SORA methodology and other critical aircraft systems. This brought many interpretations. That’s why in the latest version of the , there’s a new way to calculate VLOS in a more accurate way.

Visual line of sight operation (VLOS) was defined as a type of UAS operation in which, the remote pilot is able to maintain continuous unaided visual contact with the unmanned aircraft, allowing the remote pilot to control the flight path of the unmanned aircraft in relation to other aircraft, people and obstacles for the purpose of avoiding collisions. This brought many interpretations. That’s why in the latest version of the , there’s a new way to calculate VLOS in a more accurate way.

Imagine being able to authorise your own drone operations without always needing to seek prior approval from a competent authority. That's one of the exciting privileges that come with holding a Light UAS Certificate (LUC).

When it comes to operating a drone in Specific Category, it's important to understand the duration and validity of the Operational Authorisations and Operational Declarations.