JARUS has just announced the release of its first official publication – Certification Specification for Light Unmanned Rotorcraft Systems (CS-LURS). This publication marks the first set of civil certification requirements for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and is a major step towards the integration of RPAS in civil airspace.
CS-LURS is a set of airworthiness requirements for Light Unmanned Rotorcraft Systems.
This set of requirements will facilitate the certification of Unmanned Rotorcraft Systems up to 750 kg maximum take off weight by national aviation authorities.
JARUS will consider updating these requirements in the future, so feedback on the usability of these requirements for actual approval projects will be greatly appreciated. It will create online forms on its website for users of this certification specification to provide this feedback.
The complete document, which includes two books – Book 1 “Airworthiness Code” and Book 2 “Acceptable Means of Compliance” is available for download here.
JARUS is an international group of experts from the National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Its purpose is to recommend technical, safety and operational requirements for the certification and safe integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) into airspace and at aerodromes. The group will base their work on review and consideration of existing regulations and other material applicable to manned aircraft and the drafting of specific RPAS guidance material to cover the unique features and characteristics of RPAS.
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Source: Press Release