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The DCAR-UAS defines the policies and requirements to regulate UAS-related operations in the Emirate of Dubai. The document contains 9 sections which define the following policies, requirements and supporting references:
Section A Airspace Usage for UAS Operations which defines UAS airspace use and UAS airspace limitations.
Section B UAS Importing, Exporting and Trade for organisations involved in import, export, sale and distribution of UAS, UAS parts, components, sensors and additional systems.
Section C UAS Design, Manufacture, Assembly, Modification and Maintenance which outlines the registration and authorisation procedures for UAS Manufacturers and Maintenance Organisations to comply with established regulations, international standards and Dubai’s policies concerning specific UAS categories.
Section D UAS Radio Frequency Use details policies, requirements and supporting references related to permitted frequency bands for UAS operations.
Section E Categories of UAS Operations defines the policies, requirements and supporting references concerning UAS operations applicability, UAS operation types, UAS operations categories and associated UAS requirements.
Section F Responsibilities of UAS Operators outlines the policies, requirements and reference materials related to procedures and responsibilities for occurrences, the role of the Post Holder, approval policies for operation safety, operations crew guidelines, and policies for flight permits, continuous airworthiness, UAS registration and Aerodrome use for UAS operations.
Section G Recreational UAS Activities specifies the policies, requirements and reference materials for recreational UAS activities.
Section H is reserved for UAS Operations Traffic Management
Section I Airports for UAS outlines the policies, requirements and reference materials regarding UAS Vertiport approval, registration and authorisation for various operation categories. It also includes the guidelines for UAS Vertiport specifications and outlines the registration and authorisation procedures for UAS Vertiport Operators.
This Order establishes how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversees requests from applicants to operate uncrewed aircraft systems and clarifies the Aviation Safety (AVS) safety risk management procedures in adherence to FAA Order 8040.4 Safety Risk Management Policy.
The Order details the scope, roles, responsibilities, triage, governance and safety risk management (SRM) triggers and also includes a framework for documenting SRM steps.
The document also defines the responsibilities and duties of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and AVS to facilitate consistent work processes when handling waivers. Any exemption requests are currently handled per 14 CFR Part 11.
The processes outlined in this Order align with FAA Order 8040.4, establishing a safety risk baseline with common hazards and mitigations.
This enables the FAA to address safety risks associated with UAS operations in the National Airspace in a more consistent, coordinated and timely manner.
This document details the corrections and updates regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) acceptance of the ASTM International (ASTM) F3586–22 as a compliance method for remote identification requirement for uncrewed aircraft.
The document highlights specific typographical corrections as well as outlines the testing requirements for ASTM F3586–22. It also clarifies the acceptance and effect of these corrections on new and existing compliance admissions. It additionally provides information on availability, tracking numbers, and contact details for inquiries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking the public to send in their written comments regarding the Department of Transportation’s intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves submitting a Means of Compliance or Declaration of Compliance for Unmanned Aircraft with Remote Identification to the FAA. Additionally, it requires collecting information essential for labelling Uncrewed Aircraft that possess an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance.
The collected data will help the FAA to assess compliance with Means of Compliance or Declaration of Compliance submissions and to verify adherence to Uncrewed Aircraft labelling standards.
Interested parties can submit comments by January 22, 2024.
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