European STS Manual for Drones

European STS Manual for drones - EU Drone Port

After several years of dealing with European regulations that haven’t made it easy for us to fly in different countries within the European Union, the long-awaited date is near: January 1st, 2024.

When do we have to coordinate with Controlled Airspace in Spain?

When do we have to coordinate with Controlled Airspace in Spain - EU Drone Port

When flying in controlled airspace or within Flight Information Zones (FIZ), there will always be an Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) responsible for ensuring safe separation of aircraft, both on the ground (at airports) and in the air. Let’s examine what’s required for drone flights in controlled airspace in Spain.

EASA Decision on PDRA S-01

EASA Decision on PDRA S-01 - EU Drone Port

In late October 2023, EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) published a new version of the AMC (Acceptable Means of Compliance) and GM (Guidance Material) that affect Regulations (EU) 2019/945 and 2019/947.In this article, we will analyze some of the key changes in this new Decision 2023/012/R published by EASA.