GM1 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(g)(iii) Responsibilities of the UAS Operator

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 16

UP TO DATE RECORD OF INFORMATION ON UAS OPERATIONS- FLIGHT DATA RECORDING

Although there is no legal requirement to make use of a flight data recording system (device, or service), it is recommended that UAS Operators make use of such systems to assist with the regulatory requirement set out in UAS.SPEC.050(1)(g)(iii). This would also assist with demonstration of regulatory compliance during the CAA audit process, to demonstrate that UAS Operations have been conducted within the conditions and limits of the OA, for example- providing a summary of the maximum height of all operations.

Such flight data recording systems are invaluable when investigating occurrences, insofar as providing a recording of the flight parameters, system status and control input.

This should also include the monitoring of high-voltage stored energy devices during the flight, for:

- The remaining charge left, i.e. the ‘fuel’ available for the remainder of the flight; and

- The health of the batteries (i.e. the temperature/ rate of discharge etc).

It should also be noted that equipment manufacturers are responsible for specifying the minimum requirements for the monitoring of UAS high-voltage stored energy devices. It is the responsibility of the UAS Operator to define procedures for satisfying these minimum requirements as part of their risk assessment process, as described in the AMC and GM to Article 11.