Specific Category

• When does your operation fall under the SPECIFIC category?
  • If you cannot comply with one of the main requirements of the OPEN category and requirements of the sub-categories:
    • Operation always in Vision Line Of Sight (VLOS);
    • Operation using an UAS with a MTOM up to 25kg;
    • Operation with a height below 120m AGL;
    • The minimal horizontal safety distances;

• What is the SPECIFIC Category?
  • The SPECIFIC category is based on risk assessment of the intended operation. More precisely, on the SORA methodology;

• What are the requirements to operate?
  • For a Luxembourgish UAS operator:
    • Conduct a risk assessment for the intended operation to obtain operational authorization, Or
    • Submit an operational declaration under an STS to receive confirmation of receipt and completeness.
  • For an UAS operator from another Member State:
    • Submit a cross-border operation (CBO) request to receive confirmation of acceptability.

Please note:

• A fee of €30 applies to any operational declaration according to an STS.
• Fees apply to all submissions of operational authorization requests. Click here for more information.

• What about non-Luxembourg operator?
  • When an UAS operator, registered in a Member State other than Luxembourg, intends to conduct an operation in the SPECIFIC category that will take place partially or entirely in Luxembourg airspace, the operation is considered a Cross Border Operation (CBO);
  • The modalities of a Cross-border operation are available in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947.
• Useful information
  • The Operation Manual should at least contain the following section:
    • Description of the UAS operator’s organization;
    • The concept of the intended operation;
    • The normal procedures;
    • The contingency procedures;
    • The emergencies procedures;
    • The emergency response plan (ERP);
    • Occurrence reporting procedures;
    • Record keeping procedures;
  • Technical requirements:
    • Direct Remote Identification (DRI) compliance to the standard EN4709-002 is mandatory for all operation in the SPECIFIC category from 1st January 2024;
    • Parachute system compliant to the MoC2512 for operation in the SPECIFIC category when claiming a Mitigation M2 with  a MEDIUM level of robustness;
    • Flight Termination System (FTS) compliant to the MOC2511 for operation in the SPECIFIC category when Enhanced containment applicable;
    • Any MoC applicable.