Category: Drone Glossary

EASA Easy Access Rules – U-Space

Consolidated presentation of the U-Space Regulation (EU) 2021/664 and related materials, as a reference for requirements for U-Space airspaces, USSP/CISP, and services.

EASA Easy Access Rules (EAR) – UAS

Consolidated "Easy Access" version of the relevant EU rules (including 2019/947, 2019/945) including AMC/GM, which serves as a practical reference for operators and authorities.

EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)

EU Aviation Safety Agency, which supports and coordinates regulations, AMC/GM, guidance, and concepts for UAS/U-space, among other things.

NAA (National Aviation Authority)

National authority that, among other things, approves/monitors UAS operations (specific/certified), registers operators, and issues certificates of competence (distributed differently depending on the country).

DFS (German Air Traffic Control) – Drone information

The DFS provides information and services relating to drone operation (including information on airspace use and references to DIPUL/apps). Important for operators in terms of airspace and safety.

DIPUL (Digital Platform for Unmanned Aviation)

German platform for information on UAS operations, including the publication/display of geographical areas (geo-zones) and government services. It serves as a central source for official UAS airspace information in Germany.

Airspace Risk Assessment

Assessment that a Member State must carry out when designating U-space airspace in order to establish appropriate requirements, restrictions, and service obligations.

Dynamic Airspace Reconfiguration (U-Space in controlled airspace)

Procedure for dynamically configuring areas for U-Space/ATC within controlled airspace so that UAS and manned traffic remain safely segregated/coordinated.

Data quality & latency (U-Space)

Requirements for accuracy, timeliness, and delay of data exchanged in U-Space processes. These parameters are critical for safety, e.g., for conflict management and authorization.

Interoperability (U-Space)

Ability for U-Space actors (USSP, CISP, authorities, ANSP, operators) to exchange data via standardized, open protocols to enable safe and scalable UAS operations.