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EU U-space drone-airspace framework (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664)
The EU's U-space regulatory framework for drone (UAS) airspace, centered on Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 (with 2021/665 on ATM/ANS providers and 2021/666 on manned aviation in U-space), applicable from 26 January 2023 and administered via EASA. Member States designate U-space airspace (backed by an airspace risk assessment); within it, UAS operators must use U-space service providers delivering mandatory services - network identification, geo-awareness, traffic information, and flight authorisation - enabling high volumes of low-altitude drone operations to integrate safely with manned aviation.
Jurisdiction: European Union · Effective 2023-01-26
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- Markdown mirror: /regulations/eu-u-space.md
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Sources (6)
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2021/664/oj/eng
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32021R0664
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2021/665/oj/eng
- https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/air-traffic-management/u-space
- https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/regulations/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2021664
- https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/easy-access-rules/easy-access-rules-u-space-regulation-eu-2021664
Status history
- In effect · 2023-01-26 · editor:DEPLOY content-agent (Sprint 5c-1 EU/Europe regs)
EU U-space framework (Impl. Reg (EU) 2021/664 package) applicable since 26 Jan 2023; EASA-administered drone-airspace management.
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