Light UAS > 150 Kg
EuroUSC™ is the UK CAA Approved Organisation (DAI/9932/09) for assessing 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 EuroUSC™ obtained the first approval in the UK for a light UAS to operate from a Civil Airport.
Aircraft above 150Kg will still be subject to oversight by the National Authority if they are:
- Emergency Services (Police, Fire)
- Research and Development (prototypes)
BNUC™ Pilot and Crew qualifications are accepted by the UK CAA - see CAA website - Basic Principles.
All other aircraft are dealt with by EASA. Please contact the UK Civil Aviation Authority to clarify your particular circumstances.