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EASA Adopts SORA 2.5: New Simplifications for "Specific" Category Drones
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Advanced Air Mobility
At the side of aviation innovators and pioneers since 1922 building the air transportation of tomorrow Bureau Veritas supports the industry at each stage of development of Advanced Air Mobility: from design, certification, production, operations, maintenance, to the applicable regulatory framework.
ENTERING A NEW ERA
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and drone operations represent a rapidly evolving field that includes a wide range of aerial systems – from drones used for inspections and deliveries to autonomous, remotely piloted, vertical take-off and landing -VTOL) aircraft, including electric or hybrid propulsion.
AAM covers a wide range of applications including commercial, industrial, humanitarian or governmental. It will redefine our day-to-day implementation in inspections, deliveries, surveillance as well as broader use such as urban and regional mobility.
Manufacturer or operator with Bureau Veritas expertise you guarantee the safety, quality and performance of your project through assessments, towards compliance and certification and beyond including extensive assistance and training.
REINVENTING OUR SKIES
As the next generation of air transportation is becoming a reality, stakeholders worliwide a working hand-in-hand to guarantee a safe integration into our airspace, drawing clear regulatory frameworks, defining robust certification mechanisms, while acquiring the trust of users and passengers.
CRUISING THROUGH INNOVATION
Choose our independant third-party expertise to elevate your project to the highest level of safety, quality, performance and sustainability standards:
- Feasibility studies for drone and AAM deployment in urban, peri-urban, and remote areas
- Support for SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment), PDRA (Predefined Risk Assessment), and LUC (Light UAS operator Certificate) applications, including risk assessment preparation and safety case development
- Assistance with certification and compliance, including:
– Preparation and submission of Design Verification Reports (DVR)
– Support in establishing airworthiness compliance strategies and documentation
– Alignment with applicable EASA, ICAO, and national frameworks - Conformity assessments for UAS platforms and components
- U-space integration support, including compliance with U-space requirements and coordination with Common Information Services (CIS) providers
- Sustainability evaluations, such as lifecycle assessments (LCA), carbon footprint calculations, and integration of ESG criteria into drone and AAM projects
- Tailored training for authorities, manufacturers, and operators on regulatory frameworks, operational safety, and certification pathways
- Liaison with civil aviation authorities to facilitate operational approvals and demonstrate compliance
- Regulatory advisory services for civil aviation authorities, including institutional capacity building, oversight models, and integration of AAM and UAS into national aviation systems
WHY CHOOSE BUREAU VERITAS ?
• Network
Our global network of aviation experts at your service
• All-in-One
Get a comprehensive offer benefiting from Bureau Veritas Group cross-sector experience: Aerospace, energy, infrastructure, sustainability.
• Recognition
A trusted partner recognized by aviation authorities and institutions since 1922
• Pioneer
Bureau Veritas has been participating early in emerging standardization and certification dialogues with experts and research groups
• Flying the extra-mile
Beyond AAM and drone activities embark broader policy goals such as ASG, digital transformation and resilience.
Advanced Air Mobility and Sustainability Expert
Bureau Veritas Aeronautics Division
Our team helps you navigate the fragmented certification landscape and build trusted and robust system to unlock the true potential of Advanced Air Mobility.
