On 9 November, the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure proposed new rules for commercial and hobbyist unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or drone operations. If implemented, the proposed rules will open the door to new UAS commercial opportunities in Europe’s largest economy. Citing a lack of regulations to confront growing public safety concerns associated with the use and operation of privately owned UAS, Minister Alexander Dobrindt proposed the following key requirements : All commercially-operated and hobbyist-operated UAS weighing more than 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) will require an individual license plate to identify the operator in the event of an accident. For commercial flights the following new rules, if implemented, will apply: The regional States’ ( Länder ) authorities may authorize flights beyond visual line-of-sight in circumstances where it can be done safely. The Ministry has not yet provided further guidance on how the term “safe operation” should be interpreted. Flights beyond visual line-of-sight of the operator are currently prohibited in Germany. Moreover, new licensing requirements for commercial UAS operators will be established. Among other things, operators will need to pass a test demonstrating aeronautical skills and knowledge regarding aviation law. German law currently does not provide for […]
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