intellcert Academy · Drone Technology and Unmanned Aviation
The Specific Operational Category: Standard Scenarios, Operational Authorisations and Operator Certificates
Scope of the specific operational category and the responsibilities of competent authorities · EU standard scenarios (STS) and associated operational declarations · Predefined Risk Assessments (PDRAs) as the basis for authorisation applications
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
- Scope of the specific operational category and the responsibilities of competent authorities
- EU standard scenarios (STS) and associated operational declarations
- Predefined Risk Assessments (PDRAs) as the basis for authorisation applications
- Overview of individual risk assessment using SORA
- Operational authorisation: scope of operations, conditions and supporting evidence
- Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC): organisation, safety management and possible privileges
- Operations manual, personnel competence and change management
- Case exercise: select an appropriate regulatory route and identify the required documentation
Learning objectives
- Distinguish STS declarations, operational authorisations and LUCs
- Perform an initial check of the applicability of a standard scenario or PDRA
- Structure the key documents for an authorisation application
- Explain the significance and limitations of possible LUC privileges
- Select and justify a regulatory route for an example case
Target audience
- UAS operators and operations managers
- Compliance and safety managers
- Project managers planning operations in the specific category
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of UAS law, for example from IC-813-E-02, is required.
- A basic understanding of operational processes is recommended.
- No in-depth prior knowledge of SORA is required.
Certification requirement
Without certification option
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