intellcert Academy · Drone Technology and Unmanned Aviation
SORA for Drone Operations: Systematic Assessment of Operational Risks
Purpose, scope and structure of the SORA methodology under the applicable EASA framework · Concept of operations, operational volume and adjacent areas · Assessment and mitigation of ground and air risks
Overview
Course contents
Our professional training courses are designed for professionals, specialists, and experts who wish to expand their knowledge in a targeted way.
Contents
- Purpose, scope and structure of the SORA methodology under the applicable EASA framework
- Concept of operations, operational volume and adjacent areas
- Assessment and mitigation of ground and air risks
- Determining the required assurance level (SAIL)
- Operational Safety Objectives (OSOs), evidence and robustness
- Containment and technical and organisational risk mitigations
- Compiling traceable assessment and compliance documentation
- End-to-end case study using a simplified operational scenario
Learning objectives
- Structure a concept of operations as the basis for risk assessment
- Assess ground and air risks using an example scenario
- Link SAIL, safety objectives and required evidence in a traceable manner
- Evaluate risk mitigations and the evidence needed to substantiate them
- Document a simplified SORA case study and identify outstanding issues
Target audience
- Professionals responsible for operational authorisation applications
- UAS operations managers and safety managers
- Risk assessors and technical project managers
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of UAS law and the specific operational category is required.
- Operational UAS experience and basic risk assessment knowledge are recommended.
- IC-813-E-02 and IC-813-E-10 or equivalent knowledge.
Certification requirement
Without certification option
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