The new European drone regulations: what changes from January 1, 2021. In the previous article, we discussed the changes to drone regulations starting in early 2021 regarding the registration of European drones with the DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority) on the AlphaTango website. In today's article, we discuss in more detail the operational impacts of the
Drone regulations in Europe: what changes on December 31, 2020. Drone regulations are changing in 2021 in Europe (and therefore in France). The bulletin from the Directorate of Civil Aviation Safety (DSAC) informs us about the changes to drone regulations in Europe for drone registration.
Drone mapping, rules, and restrictions for flying your drone. Mapping data comes into play before (flight planning), during (geolocation, co-activity, integration into air traffic, etc.), and after flights of civilian drones (flight log, data processing, GDPR, etc.). While geolocation (or geofencing) is a major issue
How do you choose your professional drone? What is the best professional drone for inspecting linear infrastructure? Currently, there are around twenty civilian drone manufacturers worldwide, each marketing approximately one hundred production drone models. All these drones have different technical characteristics in order to...
Drone training: how to become a drone pilot? To become a professional drone pilot (and comply with current aeronautical regulations), it is necessary to obtain state-recognized diplomas issued by the DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority), or even to have completed several practical training courses offered by a training center.
Drone scenario: regulations changed at the end of 2020. Following the publication of EU Regulation 2018/1139, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) became responsible for drone regulations. Since then, two EU aeronautical regulations have been published (June 2019): 2019/947 and 2019/945. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the application of the regulation
Professional drone certification, regulations, and technical constraints: Every professional drone (since December 26, 2018, any drone weighing more than 800 grams is considered a professional drone) must be certified and/or registered before being authorized to fly. To obtain this certification from the Directorate General
All professional drones (i.e., those weighing over 800 grams) must be certified to be authorized to fly. Both the manufacturer and the operator must therefore comply with certain technical and regulatory requirements before the DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority) deems the aircraft airworthy. The rules concerning aircraft certification: Certification is a two-tiered process: First, the manufacturer
A drone remains a non-autonomous device in the hands of a human being. And for safety reasons, and to protect property and people, remote pilots must demonstrate complete mastery of their device and the necessary theoretical knowledge for its operation. What does drone regulation say for remote pilots? Within the framework of
Having experienced exponential growth for many years, the use of professional civilian drones is heavily regulated to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of people operating nearby. To this end, numerous drone laws and regulations have been implemented. Responsibilities, in the event of a problem, are clearly defined between the manufacturer and
