Criteria for the definition of capabilities, performance requirements, operational conditions and airspace constraints referred to in Article 3(4)

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664

A. Criteria for the definition of UAS capabilities and performance requirements

To determine the UAS capabilities and performance requirements in accordance with Article 3(4)(a), the Member States shall take the following criteria into account:

1. the expected UAS types of operations and manned traffic density;

2. existing airspace classification and structures;

3. the U-space services to be provided;

4. any other additional constraints.

B Criteria for the definition of U-space services performance requirements

To determine the U-space services performances requirements in accordance with Article 3(4)(b), the Member States shall take the following criteria into account:

1. Ground and air risk;

2. Geographical area overflown;

3. Known severe weather conditions;

4. Availability of infrastructure supporting U-space service

C. Criteria for the definition of operational conditions and airspace constraints

To determine the operational conditions and airspace constraints in accordance with Article 3(4)(c), the Member States shall take the following criteria into account:

1. Operational conditions

a. Expected types of flight;

b. Contingency and emergency procedures for UAS;

c. The procedure between the U-space service providers and the relevant air traffic services units to coordinate the UAS flight authorisation request in controlled airspace;

d. The procedures to disseminate dynamic airspace configuration in controlled airspace.

2. Airspace constraints

a. The available capacity for UAS traffic;

b. The available and planned capacity for manned aviation;

c. Access of manned aviation to U-space airspace;

d. Weather limitations for the use of the U-space airspace; Impact on aerodromes and other specific activities adjacent to the proposed U-space airspace.