UAS.OPEN.050 Responsibilities of the UAS operator

The UAS operator shall comply with all of the following:

(1)develop operational procedures adapted to the type of operation and the risk involved;

(2)ensure that all operations effectively use and support the efficient use of radio spectrum in order to avoid harmful interference;

(3)designate a remote pilot for each flight;

(4)ensure that remote pilots and all other personnel performing a task in support of the operations are familiar with manufacturer’s instructions provided by the manufacturer of the UAS, and:

(a)have appropriate competency in the subcategory of the intended UAS operations in accordance with points UAS.OPEN.020, UAS.OPEN.030 or UAS.OPEN.040 to perform their tasks or, for personnel other than the remote pilot, have completed an on-the-job-training course developed by the operator;

(b)are fully familiar with the UAS operator’s procedures;

(c)are provided with the information relevant to the intended UAS operation concerning any geographical zones published by the Member State of operation in accordance with Article 15;

(5)update the information into the geo-awareness system when applicable according to the intended location of operation;

(6)in the case of an operation with an unmanned aircraft of one of the classes defined in Parts 1 to 5 of the Annex of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945, ensure that the UAS is:

(a)accompanied by the corresponding EU declaration of conformity, including the reference to the appropriate class; and

(b)the related class identification label is affixed to the unmanned aircraft.

(7)Ensure in the case of an UAS operation in subcategory A2 or A3, that all involved persons present in the area of the operation have been informed of the risks and have explicitly agreed to participate.