{"id":17327,"date":"2021-07-23T10:46:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T08:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flynex.io\/?p=17327"},"modified":"2021-07-23T12:26:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T10:26:12","slug":"three-ways-to-flight-authorization-3-the-operators-certificate-luc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flynex.io\/en\/news\/three-ways-to-flight-authorization-3-the-operators-certificate-luc\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Ways to Flight Authorization:
3. The Operator’s Certificate (LUC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the third part of our blog series on flight authorizations for drone flights in the operating category “special”, we will talk about the so-called operator certificate, or LUC<\/strong> (Light UAS Operator Certificate).<\/p>\n

Since the introduction of operating categories<\/a> with the new EU Drone Regulation, various requirements and obligations apply to drone operations. For flights in the second operating category “specific”, an operational authorization is mandatory due to the increased risks.<\/p>\n

If the risk is only minimally higher than the first operating category “open”, a simple operating declaration<\/strong> is sufficient (read more<\/a>). If this is not the case, the complex process of operating permit<\/strong> plus risk analysis is required (read more<\/a>). For legal entities, there is also the option of applying for an operator certificate<\/strong>, which can be used to approve flights independently.<\/p>\n

Learn how to obtain an operator certificate or LUC and what to consider in this article.<\/p>\n<\/div>

THE OPERATOR CERTIFICATE FOR LIGHT UAS<\/h2>\n

Anyone who regularly and frequently carries out flight projects as a company or organization can apply for a so-called LUC at the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA). This certificate can be equated with a permanent operational authorization, however, only for predefined scenarios.<\/p>\n

The big benefit is obvious: There is no need to obtain individual permits for drone flights. This makes work easier, especially when operating concepts have to be changed frequently, e.g., due to changing locations. UAS operators thus have significantly greater flexibility, as they no longer have to rely on the authority and can thus implement projects more quickly. In addition, the certificate is valid for operations throughout Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div>

HOW TO GET A LUC?<\/h3>\n

To become a Light UAS operator Certificate Organization (LUCO), an application must be submitted to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), which also issues the certificate after verification. The LBA<\/a> only needs an informal application by e-mail.<\/p>\n

The application for issuance of a LUC or modification of an existing LUC should basically contain all the following information:<\/p>\n