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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 20, Aircraft and space vehicles, Subcommittee SC 16, Unmanned aircraft systems.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 21384‑3:2019), which has been technically revised.

The main changes are as follows:

— Clause 2: addition of normative references;
— Clause 3: addition of several terms and definitions;
— 5.1: addition of applicable management systems and equipment requirements;
— 5.2: major restructuring of the subclause, addition of requirements for operators under different preconditions and specified tasks for different personnel to be conducted;
— 9.1: designation of a remote pilot in control added;
— 9.4: addition of requirements for handovers of functions and responsibilities, precautions for the operation of multiple UA by one remote pilot, communication and airborne functions for UTM;
— 9.5: addition of new subclauses on organizational, operational and technical requirements for external service regarding UTM and C2CSP;
— Clause 11: new clause on conflict management including operational charts and descriptions.

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BS ISO 21384-3:2023

Unmanned aircraft systems - Operational procedures

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Oct 2023