What is the EU's drone regulatory framework?

COLOGNE, December 17, 2020 - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published the full regulatory framework setting the parameters for drone services such as parcel delivery in urban areas, railway and power lines inspection, or delivery of essential supplies into crisis zones.

Are UAVs a good choice for Island photovoltaic charging stations?

Dang et al. (2021) propose a multi-criteria decision-making framework for island photovoltaic charging station site selection. While literature is abundant on ground vehicles and ships, UAVs have had less share of this focus. Compared to ground vehicles, the average UAV range is 3 km, which is significantly lower.

What are the requirements for flying a drone in the open category?

The requirements for flying in the open category involve registering as an operator, keeping the drone in direct line of sight, keeping below 400ft and using a system that weighs less than 25kg.

How much solar power does a drone need?

But the highest solar efficiency recorded is approximately 46% that requires more than 700 meters of wingspan. The technical difficulties faced in designing solar-powered drones are: The structural design and layout should be lightweight, stiff, and stable to withstand atmospheric turbulence.

What power sources can be used to power drones?

Fuel cells, batteries, solar cells, and supercapacitors are examples of power sources that may be combined in a hybrid power architecture. To enable today’s drones (and those of the future) to work efficiently, the appropriate energy management system must be selected based on optimal and accurate modeling techniques.

What are the requirements to fly a drone?

Regulatory Requirements: Faces minimal regulations. License Needs: No flying license is required. Mandatory Registration and Insurance: Operators must ensure their drones are registered and insured. Operational Category: Eligible for Open A1 category operations. Proximity to People: Allowed to fly close to people.