Specific Category

General Rules

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My operation fall into the SPECIFIC category if:

  • Non compliance with the OPEN category
    • Spraying using a drone
    • Failure to maintain a safe horizontal distance between the drone and uninvolved people
    • Use of an unmarked drone or weighing more than 25 kg

 

What do I need to do to operate in the Specific Category?

  • For a Luxembourgish UAS operator:
    • Obtain an operational authorisation by conducting a risk assessment for the intended operation. Or
    • Obtain confirmation of acceptability by submitting an operational declaration under a Standard Scenario (STS).
  • For an UAS operator from another Member State:
    • Obtain confirmation of acceptability by submitting a cross-border operation (CBO) request

Please note:

  • A fee of 30€ applies to any operational declaration according to an STS
  • A fee of 130€ applies to any submissions of operational authorization requests

 

When should I submit my application to be able to operate in the SPECIFIC category?

  • For an operational authorisation
    • Submission: a minimum of 6 weeks before the date of the intended operation
  • For a cross-border operation
    • Submission: a minimum of 10 working days before the date of the intended operation

Note: We cannot guarantee the processing and assessment of your application if it is submitted late. In addition, incomplete or complex applications may require additional processing time.