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Implementing the EU drone regulation: what can we expect in Belgium? Kris Clarysse Belgian Civil Aviation Authority Overview 1. Implementation of the EU rules in Belgium 2. Transition for Belgian drone operators and pilots 3. Phasing-out

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Implementing the EU drone regulation: what can we expect in Belgium?

Kris Clarysse – Belgian Civil Aviation Authority

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1. Implementation of the EU rules in Belgium 2. Transition for Belgian drone

  • perators and pilots

3. Phasing-out of the current Belgian drone rules

Disclaimer: This presentation is provided for information purposes and does not constitute any formal commitment on behalf of the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority. The information in this presentation is subject to change.

Overview

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Implementation of the EU rules in Belgium

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  • Why do we need national implementation rules (royal

decree)?

  • What is the status?
  • How will the royal decree affect drone operators?
  • What are the roles and responsibilities of the BCAA?
  • How does the Belgian Civil Drone Council contribute?
  • What is still work in progress?

Implementation of the EU rules in Belgium

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  • New (future) Royal Decree
  • No repetition of the EU

Regulation!

  • Regulation directly applicable
  • Executing/complementary to

Regulation 2019/947

  • Where a choice is left to the

member states

  • Repealing the existing

national rules (R.D. 10/4/2016) Why do we need national implementation rules?

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  • Status: proposal in

consultation process

  • Royal Decree
  • expected publication

September 2020

  • applicability from 31 December

2020

  • info in this presentation subject

to changes

What is the status of the new Royal Decree?

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  • Competent authority:
  • BCAA
  • Minimum age for pilots:
  • OPEN A1/A3 = min. 14 years old
  • OPEN A2 and SPECIFIC: remains
  • min. 16 years old
  • Online training and exam for

pilots in OPEN category: will be provided by BCAA:

  • A1/A3: online training + theoretical

test

  • A2: additional theoretical test in

FOD/SPF offices

How will the royal decree affect drone operators?(1/4)

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  • Training requirements for the ‘LIMITED OPEN’ category
  • Similar requirements as for open category
  • Training for pilots in SPECIFIC category: to be provided by

recognised or designated entities

  • Exemptions for national drone pilots:
  • Class 2 certificate + training & test on Regulation = “proof of

completion of an online theoretical knowledge examination for remote pilot competency” A1/A3

  • Class 1 license + training & test on Regulation = idem + “certificate of

remote pilot competency” A2

How will the royal decree affect drone operators?(2/4)

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  • No conversion of declarations (“class 1B”) nor authorisations

(“class 1A”)

  • Due to lack of equivalence
  • Procedure for establishment of geographical zones:
  • Decision of Minister of Transport and/or DG BCAA
  • Based on advice of BCAA, after consultation of stakeholders
  • At initiative of BCAA or on demand
  • National (Belgian) standard scenarios:
  • Decision of Minister of Transport

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  • Model aircraft:
  • Rules for operations in clubs/associations to be defined by Minister
  • Clubs/associations can register members on their behalf
  • Additional provisions on:
  • Insurance
  • Recognition of Belgian Civil Drone Council
  • Fees for BCAA services

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What are the roles and responsibilities of the BCAA?

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ALL categories:

  • Do safety promotion
  • Provide the Belgian

registration system

  • Assure incident

management

  • Define geographical

zones

  • Enforce the rules (in

collaboration with local law enforcement) OPEN category:

  • Provide online

theoretical training and test (A1/A3)

  • Organise additional

theoretical exams (A2) SPECIFIC category:

  • Confirm receipt of

declarations (STS)

  • Provide

authorisations

  • Provide Light UAS

Operator Certificates (LUC)

  • Perform risk-based
  • versight (audits and

inspections)

  • Designate or

recognise entities

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  • National consultation platform on professional use of civil

drones:

  • Participation of public and private Belgian stakeholders
  • Advisory body
  • Active role of Belgian Civil Drone Council in implementation of

European drone regulation:

  • Recommendations and input on:
  • Royal Decree
  • UAS geographical zones
  • Communication needs
  • Belgian Standard Scenarios
  • Operations in CTR

How does the Belgian Civil Drone Council contribute?

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  • Register for Belgian operators
  • Online theoretical training and

exams (Open category)

  • Flight restrictions (geographical

zones) in Belgium Check regularly our FAQ about drones on www.mobilit.belgium.be > Drones

What is still work in progress?

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Transition for Belgian drone operators and pilots

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  • Can a drone operator still operate with a Belgian

declaration/authorisation/derogation after 2020?

  • Can a drone pilot still fly with his Belgian certificate/license

after 2020?

  • Can I still fly with my drone (without CE-class marking)?
  • What should a Belgian drone operator do to migrate to the

EU system?

  • What should a Belgian pilot do to migrate to the EU system?

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  • Yes, declarations (class 1B) and authorisations (class 1A),

including derogations, keep their original validity, but not later than 1 January 2022

  • Obligation to register as an operator and to respect

geographical zones

  • However, BCAA recommends to switch to EU system ASAP

Can a drone operator still operate with his Belgian declaration/authorisation/derogation after 2020?

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  • All pilot certificates (class 2 and class 1) remain valid

until 01 January 2022

  • Allows flying in Belgium, e.g. for class 1 operations under Belgian
  • perator’s declaration or authorisation
  • However, BCAA recommends to switch to EU system ASAP

Can a drone pilot still fly with his Belgian certificate/license after 2020?

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  • NON-Cx-COMPLIANT drones are still allowed to be
  • perated
  • In ‘Limited Open’ category up to end of 2022
  • Non-privately build NON-Cx-COMPLIANT drones are for an

unlimited period still allowed to be operated, when placed

  • n the market before 1 January 2023:
  • In A1 conditions if MTOM < 250g
  • In A3 conditions if MTOM < 25kg

Can I still fly with my drone (without CE-class marking)?

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What should a Belgian drone operator do to migrate to the EU system?

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  • 1. Familiarize yourself with the new EU system
  • 2. Evaluate your intended operations and needs
  • 3. Always follow the rules incl. operator registration, geographical zones, insurance…
  • Determine your subcategories of operations
  • Take appropriate action on pilots and drones

If Open category is sufficient for your operations:

  • File declaration if STS
  • Prepare a SORA and apply for an authorisation
  • Or set up a (safety) management system and apply for an LUC

If not, check the Specific category:

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  • 1. Familiarize yourself with the new EU system
  • 2. Evaluate the needs of your operator(s)
  • 3. Always follow the rules, incl. geographical zones, privacy…

What should a Belgian pilot do to migrate to the EU system?

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  • Competency requirements depend on subcategory
  • Theoretical training and tests provided by BCAA

If you intend to fly in Open category operations:

  • Remote pilot competence requirements in STS / authorisation / LUC
  • Training by recognized/designated entities

If you intend to fly in Specific category operations:

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Phasing-out of the current Belgian drone rules

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  • Until when can an operator

still apply the current national drone rules?

  • What deadlines should a

candidate for a Belgian drone pilot certificate/license keep in mind?

Phasing-out of the current belgian drone rules

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Until when can an operator still apply the current national drone rules?

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What deadlines should a candidate for a Belgian drone pilot certificate/license keep in mind?

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Synthetic timeline

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www.mobilit.belgium.be Check regularly our FAQ about drones on www.mobilit.belgium.be > Drones