EU proposes regulation on unmanned aircraft intended for use in the ‘open’ category, and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems With the adoption of the new EASA basic Regulation 2018/1139, the EU takes over the competence from the EU Member States for all unmanned aircraft, irrespective of their weight. Consequently, it is necessary to set out the requirements that address the risks posed by the operation of such unmanned aircraft, taking into account other applicable legislation. This Commission Delegated Regulation establishes the technical requirements to be complied with by the 4 classes of unmanned aircraft authorised to be operated in the 'open' category (i.e. without prior authorisation from the aviation authority). This draft Commission Delegated Regulation is closely related to a draft Commission implementing regulation and its annex defining the conditions for the operation of those unmanned aircrafts. Products covered : Unmanned aircraft systems HS Code: 88 Proposed date of adoption: January 2019 Proposed date of entry into force: Publication in the Official Journal of the EU after 2 months scrutiny period, entry into force 20 days from publication. Final date for comments: 30 days from notification Click here for notification Click here for notification | 
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