EASA publishes Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945)

The new publication contains the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft, displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format, with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks, says EASA.

“It covers Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, and the related acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM), as well as Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and on third-country operators of UAS.

“Revision from July 2024 of the Easy Access Rule for Unmanned Aircraft Systems(EAR for UAS) incorporates:

• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1108 of 13 March 2024 amending Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 as regards the initial airworthiness of unmanned aircraft systems subject to certification and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 as regards unmanned aircraft systems and third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems; and
• Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1110 of 10 April 2024 amending Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 as regards the initial airworthiness of unmanned aircraft systems subject to certification and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 as regards the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft  

The EAR for UAS are available:

• in pdf format;
• as a dynamic online publication with filters for obtaining the regulatory material tailored to one’s needs, search functions for quickly accessing the relevant sections, and easy navigation for computers, tablets, and mobiles; and
• in xml (machine-readable format) that can be easily processed by and synchronised with local applications, search databases, etc.

The document will be updated regularly to incorporate further changes and evolutions to the implementing regulations, delegated regulations, AMC, and GM.