GM1 Article 2(11) Definitions

DEFINITION OF ‘DANGEROUS GOODS’ The definition of ‘dangerous goods’ in Article 2(11) of the UAS Regulation stems from the definition and classification of ‘dangerous goods’ in the ICAO Technical Instructions. ICAO Advisory Circular (AC) 102-37, Revision 0, issued on 23 June 2020, contains further information. Under the definition of ‘dangerous goods’ in Article 2(11), blood is considered capable of posing a hazard to health when it contains or may contain infectious substances. ‘Infectious substances’ means substances that are classified under Division 6.2 of the Technical Instructions. The definition and classification of such substances are also available in the above-mentioned ICAO AC 102-37. Blood for transfusion and medical samples that are not subject to the provisions of the Technical Instructions may be transported in the ‘open’, ‘specific’, or ‘certified’ categories. Blood that contains or potentially contains infectious substances should be transported in the ‘specific’ or ‘certified’ categories. If such transport results in a high risk for third parties in case of an accident, the UAS operation falls under the ‘certified’ category (as per Article 6(1)(b)(iii) of the UAS Regulation). If the blood contains or potentially contains infectious substances and is enclosed in such a container such that the blood will not be spilled in case of an accident, the UAS operation may fall under the ‘specific’ category if there are no other causes of high risk for third parties. Articles and substances which would otherwise be classified as dangerous goods (e.g. fuel, batteries and other goods used during the flight to supply energy to the drone’s system) but which are required to be on board the aircraft for the propulsion of the UAS or for the operation of its specialised equipment during transport, or which are required in accordance with the pertinent operating requirements should not be considered as transported dangerous goods and their safety should verified during the design verification of the UAS.