About LUASS

About the Light UAS Scheme™ - LUASS™

EuroUSC™ is authorised by the UK CAA (DAI/9932/09) to assess the ‘Airworthiness’ of Light Unmanned Aircraft Systems of 150Kg and below. The Light UAS Scheme™ (LUASS™) covers the Design, Construction (including functionality of embedded FCS software), Airworthiness, Operation, Pilot/Crew Qualifications and Exemption or Permission to operate. In 2004 EuroUSCTM obtained the first approval in the UK for a light UAS to operate from a Civil Airport.

EuroUSC™ can undertake inspections worldwide issuing Design & Construction Certificates (Airworthiness) in the country of manufacture or operation. Currently these Certificates are valid in:-

• United Kingdom.
• Territories which are under UK CAA remit.
• Countries which have a reciprocal arrangement with the United Kingdom.
• Countries which accept the D&C Certificate as proof of ‘Airworthiness’.

The Light UAS SchemeTM is applicable to:

• Manufacturers • Pilot/Crew Qualifications
• Distributors • Flight Training Schools
• Operators • End Customers

Light UAS are characterized by a take-off mass of less than 150kg. The Scheme enables light UAS Manufacturers and Operators to meet their legal, regulatory and insurance obligations through a six stage process that takes account of the complexity of the intended UAS operations and the maturity of the organization involved:-

Stage 1 - Registration with the Scheme
Stage 2 - Application assessment
Stage 3 - Airworthiness (Design and Construction) Assessment
Stage 4 - Permission for Flight Test
Stage 5 - Flight Test and Pilot/Crew Assessment
Stage 6 - Permission for Aerial Work or Exemption to fly