This section provides essential references, abbreviations, and links to relevant UAS regulations and resources. It serves as a quick-access library for students, professionals, and operators seeking verified information.

Glossary of Terms

• UAS – Unmanned Aircraft System
• UAV – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
• RPAS – Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
• SORA – Specific Operations Risk Assessment
• VLOS / BVLOS – Visual / Beyond Visual Line of Sight
• GCS – Ground Control Station
• DAA – Detect and Avoid
• UTM – Unmanned Traffic Management

Key Documents & Regulations

• EASA UAS Regulations and Guidance Material
• JARUS – Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems
• ICAO Unmanned Aircraft Systems Information
• EU Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945
• Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (Germany) – UAS Operations

Downloads & Resources

Available materials for practical use:

• ✔️ Pre-flight checklist template (PDF)
• ✔️ SORA overview chart
• ✔️ Sample operations log

Further Reading

For extended study, consider EASA’s Easy Access Rules for UAS and JARUS Working Papers. They provide in-depth explanations of concepts such as risk assessment, operational categories, and certification pathways.

Purpose: To provide clarity and reliable reference points for the global UAS community.