Malta certifies Skyebase for Specific Category drone operations

SkyeBase International Ltd., a robotics inspection company established in Belgium with offices in Malta, has obtained the Light Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) Operator Certificate (LUC) through the Civil Aviation Directorate of Transport Malta. 

This accreditation is granted to commercial drone operators within the European Union under regulations set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), allowing them to operate with greater autonomy and flexibility.

The LUC provides certification for drone operators working within the Specific Category, which can include operations that may carry moderate to high levels of risk, such as flights beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) or above populated areas. 

“With the LUC, SkyeBase is now eligible to perform easier complex drone operations across the EU, facilitating safer and more efficient inspection services for a wide range of industries,” the company said.

This is the third LUC issued by the Civil Aviation Directorate at Transport Malta, and the first for multirotor systems being used for robotic inspection operations. Dr Analiza Abdilla, who is responsible for managing UAS operations at Transport Malta, said SkyeBase demonstrated rigorous safety and operations processes in both their operations and management systems.