Preparing drone permits for your planned operation
Are you planning a professional drone operation and want to clarify the requirements? We combine technical advice with support from external experts for the concept of operations, risk assessment and permit documentation.
The operation determines the approach
It all starts with a clear description of your operation: what should the drone do, where will the operation take place and under what conditions will it be flown? This includes the intended system, the operational area, the people involved and the planned procedures.
On this basis, it is determined whether operation in the open category is possible or whether a procedure in the specific category needs to be considered. An operational authorisation does not replace checking geographical flight restrictions and obtaining the necessary local approvals.
Assessing STS, PDRA and SORA precisely
- Standard scenarios (STS): Check whether the planned operation fully matches an applicable standard scenario and its requirements.
- Pre-defined risk assessment (PDRA): Clarify whether a published risk assessment is suitable as the basis for the permit application.
- Specific operations risk assessment (SORA): If STS and PDRA do not cover the project, external experts examine the appropriate route and support you with the required risk assessment.
Which route makes sense is clarified for the specific operation. A general commitment is not possible without this assessment.
Bringing together documents and responsibilities
Depending on the project, external experts support you with the operational description, operations manual, procedures, emergency planning and evidence. trenderia aligns the technical system selection and practical introduction accordingly.
The scope of services, responsibilities and the contributions required from your team are agreed in advance. The competent authority decides on any permit required. As the operator, you remain responsible for your application and for compliance with the operating conditions.
From initial assessment to mission preparation
- Discuss the project: Record the task, location, flight profile, system and existing qualifications.
- Clarify the requirements: Review the regulatory route, technical requirements and open points with external experts.
- Prepare the documents: Compile the required documents and evidence and align them with one another.
- Prepare for operations: Define responsibilities, briefings and checklists for the intended operation.
The effort depends on the complexity and the current state of the documentation. Processing times and official decisions cannot be anticipated with certainty.
Further support and information
We describe the practical preparation of your team and ongoing procedures under Compliance and mission preparation. For the overall technical system, we additionally offer Consulting and system design.
You can find the current guidance from FOCA on the specific category, on SORA and on geographical flight restrictions.
Which requirements apply to your project?
Describe the task, operational location and intended system to us. We will agree the next steps and the need for external expertise with you.