U-Space
A harmonized framework for UAV operations in Europe. U-Space originated from Germany
To achieve this, there are certain regulations that have to be stipulated and brought into effect
- The aircraft must be visible to other aircraft to safely and smoothly coordinate air traffic
- Every drone entering the U-Space is obliged to utilize a U-Space service provider. What do these people do?
- They check if you have the right permissions to operate
- They check if your route is okay
- They check your drone itself for capability
- They provide the following services
- Network Identification service
- Flight Authorization service
- Traffic Information service
- Geo awareness service
In a U-Space, all drones will be connected to service providers who will deliver services such as analytics and ATC. The service providers are connected to one central database server that supervises and establishes communications with all units in the U-space. Drones must have at least one service provider attached
Implementation of a U-Space
Foundation
- e-Registration and e-ID - All drones and drone operators registering into the U-space will be given a unique e-ID and their drones will be registered
- Geofencing for defining and enforcing geographical zones
Initial Phase
Support Management - This section handles and provides services for all drones and operators within the U-Space. This is where flight planning, approval, and tracking of the drone is carried out — core parts of mission management
Advanced Phase
Complex support is provided such as Conflict Detection and Avoidance and capacity management
Full Phase
This is the phase where most systems are highly automated and all aircraft are connected. The ecosystem is also digitalized
TUM Urban Air Mobility - Week 3 - National Drone Policies and Legal Framework