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The terms MTOM and payload are fundamental to safety during and before flight. They are extremely important because failure to comply with both parameters can cause aircraft to crash. MTOM In aviation, the acronym MTOM refers to the maximum takeoff mass of an aircraft. In other words, it is the weight at which, for example, the aircraft can take off without compromising...

On November 29, 2022, the European Commission announced its Drone Strategy 2.0. It aims to provide the European drone market with new opportunities and further developments, not only to make the use of drones commonplace but also to establish the world’s most advanced safety framework. Current Use of Drones In the European Union, ...

The association's annual general meeting at the Bückeburg Helicopter MuseumSource: UAV DACH e.V. / Jan Schönberg Last Tuesday and Wednesday (November 29 and 30, 2022), the 60th Annual General Meeting of UAV DACH e.V. – Association for Unmanned Aviation – took place. The UAV DACH e.V. office hosted the event at the German Helicopter Center in Bückeburg. In addition to...

The pandemic has had a massive impact on apprenticeship opportunities. Many companies have been forced to close due to costs and a lack of revenue, and in doing so, have had to terminate their apprenticeship programs. The shortage of skilled workers and the current situation have highlighted just how important it is to train skilled workers. We Train! The “We Train!” logo may be used by recognized training companies...

Aviation radio was introduced for communication in aviation. It was divided into different classes, including BZF I and BZF II. What is BZF? The Limited Validity Radio Certificate is an aeronautical radio certificate for air traffic services. This certificate is available in different classes with varying privileges. With the first class (BZF I), one is authorized to...

SESAR was established to ensure that this synergy in air traffic can function properly. What is SESAR? The Single European Sky ATM Research Program, or SESAR for short, is a pan-European initiative. It was launched by the European Commission and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL). It has similar tasks to the...

Standard techniques have been introduced to exchange binary data. However, these payloads can also cause damage. MTOM The Message Transmission Optimization Mechanism (MTOM) transmits executable files (binary data) to web services. XML-binary Optimized Packaging (XOP) is then used for transmission. The XOP technique is a more efficient representation of...

The USSP b.r.m. and U-Space Norddeutschland are featured in the January issue of the trade magazine Drones to coincide with the entry into force of the EU Implementing Regulation on U-Space. The market pressure is there. Read the exclusive article here in advance: drones_23-01_Market pressureDownload This article was published in issue 1/2023 of the trade journal Drones, the magazine...

To prevent pilots from deciding for themselves how low to fly, there are standard minimum flight altitudes in Europe. These MSA are measured in AGL. AGL In aviation, the abbreviation AGL stands for above ground level. This refers to the height above the ground, i.e., the distance from the ground to the aircraft. In addition to AGL, there is also MSL. It indicates how high the aircraft is above...