EuroUSC staff will again be available at Farnborough to discuss and answer questions on Commercial Operations of Light UAS/RPAS – the stand is in Hall 3, Stand D18b, next to the indoor UAS/RPAS live flight demonstration area.
EuroUSC is the UK CAA Approved Organisation (DAI/9932/09) and Qualified Entity for assessing the ‘Airworthiness’ of Light Unmanned Aircraft Systems of 150Kg and below. The Light UAS Scheme (LUASS) covers the Design, Construction (including functionality of embedded FCS software), Airworthiness, Operation, Pilot/Crew Qualifications and Exemption or Permission to Operate.
The past three years has seen a significant increase in the operation of commercial UAS with a corresponding increase in the data collected by our database for registered UAS (and their principal uses), Manufacturers, Operators and Pilots. In respone to client requirements from the UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East, Australasia and North America EuroUSC has introduced eight extended programmes to facilitate the seamless transition from concept design to commercial operation:-
1. Basic National UAS Certificate (BNUC) for Pilots & Crew of light UAS/RPAS
2. Accredited Operators Programme
3. Accredited Distributor Programme
4. Accredited Manufacturers Programme
5. Accredited Manufacturers Common Build State Programme
6. Accredited Research Organsation Programme
7. Accredited Flight School Programme
8. Accredited Maintenance & Repair Centre Programme
Olympics 2012 – UK Media Uptake – CAA Permission or CAA Exemption
This year will see major media companies using light UAS to capture high definition video and stills of the Olympic activities around the UK. EuroUSC™ has been active in this area for the past twelve months with major projects for a range of Clients including Manufacturers and Operators. As a reminder to potential Operators who would like to undertake filming work of these events they will require as a minimum either a Permission (UAS sub 20Kg) or an Exemption to the ANO (UAS 20 – 150 Kg) together with a BNUC-S™ or BNUC pilot & crew qualification.
Companies who are interested in undertaking this type of work will be able to discuss the Regulatory and Operational requirements with EuroUSC staff at FI-2012
Source: Press Release