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The Entry into Force of the European Drone Regulation has been Postponed to January 2021 Professional inspections with drones are increasingly common in almost all sectors where visual checks are required. The new European regulation on this subject, which should have entered into force in July 2020, will be applicable from January 2021.
T
he use of drones (or RPAS, remotely piloted aircraft systems)
procedures for the obtainment of the certificate by professionals have
in professional settings is increasingly widespread, as it is a
been modified.
precise, highly technological, economical, and low-risk solution for monitoring critical and difficult-to-access areas. In July 2020, the
The new European regulation
first European legislation was issued that regulates the piloting of
The new European regulation, which should have entered into force on
drones in both civil (non-critical operations) and professional settings
1 July 2020, has been postponed for six months due to the COVID-19
(critical operations, CRO). Whereas already in the past a licence was
health emergency that has prevented some countries from aligning
needed for the professional use of these aircraft, which in Italy is
with the new directives. One of its most innovative aspects is that it no
issued by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), the new European
longer distinguishes between recreational and professional use. Now,
regulation requires a certification also for civil uses. Moreover, some
drones are classified according to the risk factor of the flight operation © Adobe Stock
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