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Qatar Civil Aviation Regulations

No. 005 of 2017

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

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Table of ContentsRegulation establishing Formal Technical Requirements and Administrative Procedures Relating toUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Article 1Subject matter and scopeArticle 2DefinitionsArticle 3Categories of UA operationsArticle 4Principles for UA operationsArticle 5Registration and identificationArticle 6UA operations in category AArticle 7UA operations in Category BArticle 8Operations of large model aircraft and other collective authorisationsArticle 9UA operations in category C and other UA operationsArticle 10SecurityArticle 11Safety-critical servicesArticle 12Responsibilities of the Civil Aviation Authority or Qualified EntitiesArticle 13Means of complianceArticle 14Access to sovereign airspace of the State of QatarArticle 15Operations of foreign UAV in the State of QatarArticle 16Immediate reaction to a safety problemArticle 17InsuranceArticle 18Entry into force and applicabilityANNEX IIOperation of UA in the A and B categories[PART-UAS]

SUBPART AA CATEGORY

UAS.OPA.10 Subcategories of operationsUAS.OPA.20 Responsibilities of the operatorUAS.OPA.30 Registration of UAUAS.OPA.40 Requirements applicable to all UA operations in the A categoryUAS.OPA.50 Requirements applicable to UA operations in subcategory A0UAS.OPA.60 Requirements applicable to UA operations in subcategory A1UAS.OPA.70 Requirements applicable to UA operations in subcategory A2

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UAS.OPA.80 Requirements applicable to UA operations in subcategory A3UAS.OPA.90 Occurrence reporting

SUBPART BB CATEGORY

UAS.OPB.10 Responsibilities of the operatorUAS.OPB.20 Registration of UAUAS.OPB.30 Requirements applicable to all UA operations in the B categoryUAS.OPB.40 Operational declarationUAS.OPB.50 Application for an operational authorisationUAS.OPB.60 Operational risk assessmentUAS.OPB.70 Operations manualUAS.OPB.80 Issuing of an operational authorisationUAS.OPB.90 UAS logbookUAS.OPB.100 Use of certified equipment and certified UAUAS.OPB.120 Occurrence reporting

SUBPART CLIGHT UA OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (LUC)

UAS.LUC.10 Application for a light UA operator certificate (LUC)UAS.LUC.20 Management systemUAS.LUC.30 Record-keepingUAS.LUC.40 Issuing a light UA operator certificate (LUC)

SUBPART DSECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UA OPERATIONS IN CATEGORIES B AND C

UAS.SEC.100 General principles and responsibilitiesUAS.SEC.110 Physical security of the installed RPS during operational useUAS.SEC.120 Physical security of the installed RPS when not in useUAS.SEC.130 Physical security of portable RPSUAS.SEC.140 Command and control link securityUAS.SEC.150 Security management

ANNEX IIIPlacing UAS on the market[PART-MKT]

SUBPART AGENERAL PROVISIONS

MKT.GEN.010 ScopeMKT.GEN.020 Placing on the market

SUBPART BOBLIGATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS

MKT.EOP.010 Obligations of manufacturersMKT.EOP.020 Obligations of authorised representativesMKT.EOP.030 Obligations of importersMKT.EOP.040 Obligations of distributorsMKT.EOP.050 Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers and distributorsMKT.EOP.060 Identification of economic operators

Economic operators shall, on request, identify the following to the Civil Aviation Authority:SUBPART C

MKT.CFT.010 Presumption of conformityMKT.CFT.020 Conformity assessment proceduresMKT.CFT.030 Declaration of conformityMKT.CFT.040 Technical documentationCONTENTS OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATIONDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY



55SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY



Regulation establishing Formal Technical Requirements andAdministrative Procedures Relating to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

(UAS)

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority ,

Pursuant to the general provisions of Emiri Decree No. 45 of 2014 organising the Qatar CivilAviation Authority and Law No. 15 of 2002 on the regulation of civil aviation in the State of Qater.

Having regard to Article 17 of Emiri Decree No 45 of 2014 defining the functions andresponsibilities of the Air Safety Department and in particular to Article 30(8) of the Civil AviationLaw No. 15 of 2002,

Whereas:

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Law No. 15 of 2002, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, isempowered to adopt the necessary implementing regulations for the design, production,maintenance and operation of unmanned aircraft, their engines, propellers, parts andappliances, as well as the equipment to control unmanned aircraft remotely, where suchaircraft are operated within the Qatar airspace.

(1)

The definition of aircraft in Civil Aviation Law includes manned and unmanned aircraft, incompliance with paragraph 2 of Annex 7 (6th edition including amendment 6) to the ChicagoConvention.

(2)

Civil Aviation Law identifies the Operator as a legal or natural person operating or proposingto operate one or more aircraft, whether manned or unmanned.

(3)

Requirements prescribed within the framework of this Regulation should be proportionate tothe nature and risk of the type of unmanned aircraft operation and should in particular takedue account of the following: type of operation and whether the operation is open tomembers of the public; the extent to which other air traffic or persons and property on thesurface could be endangered by the operation; the type of airspace used and territoryoverflown; the complexity and performance of the aircraft involved; the type, scale, andcomplexity of the operation or activity, including, where relevant, the size and type of thetraffic handled by the responsible organisation or person.

(4)

Requirements should be based on risk assessment and be performance based, withAcceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) developed as far as possible by industry.

(5)

In accordance with the ICAO RPAS Manual (Doc 10019; 1st edition; par. 2.3.5) the distinctionbetween commercial and private flights is not considered relevant for UAS. Regulatorydistinctions should be based on scale and complexity of operation, rather than on thetraditional types of operation or only on mass or kinetic energy of aircraft.

(6)

The high risk operations of unmanned aircraft should be regulated by similar rules as formanned aircraft, which include the certification of the aircraft, the licensing of the remotepilot and the certification of the operator. The introduction of the regulatory framework toaccommodate such ‘certified’ (C category) operations should therefore be the subject of adedicated future rulemaking process amending the existing regulations applicable to mannedaircraft.

(7)

The lower risk operations, subject to the present Regulation, should be regulated by less(8)



HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Subject matter and scope

stringent requirements based on an operation-centric concept. For these operations, whichare subdivided into two categories (the A and the B category), proportionate requirementsshould be applicable and adapted to the level of risks inherent to the category of operation.

It is necessary to introduce certain conditions for the market surveillance of unmannedaircraft to ensure that those products fulfil requirements providing a high level of protectionof public interests, such as health and safety in general, health and safety in the workplace,the protection of consumers, protection of the environment, and security, including controlson products from third countries.

(9)

It is necessary to establish regulations for the registration and identification of unmannedaircraft as well as for placing them on the market.

(10)

The Civil Aviation Authority may itself conduct or delegate to accredited qualified entitiesindependent from operators and their associations, all necessary investigations of unmannedaircraft other than large model aircraft, including involved persons and organisations.

(11)

Subject to Article 8 of the Chicago Convention, UAS operators of UAS registered in a Stateother than Qatar in the C category, should be eligible to apply for the special authorisation toenter the Qatar airspace.

(12)

Operators of UAS registered in a State other than Qatar in the B category, should be eligibleto apply for the special authorisation to enter the Qatar airspace, subject to procedurescovered by bilateral or multilateral intergovernmental agreements or arrangements.

(13)

Annex 2 (Rules of the Air; 10th edition including amendment 44) to the Chicago Conventionprohibits normal IFR and VFR flights below 500 ft (150 m) of height above surface level, whileallowing States to establish specific procedures to authorise flights below such an height.

(14)

To ensure a smooth transition and to avoid disruptions, appropriate transitional measuresshould be provided.

(15)

This Regulation lays down:(1)

requirements for regulating an operation-centric concept for the operation of civilunmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and more specifically in the A and B categories,within the airspace of Qatar;

(a)

technical requirements and administrative procedures for the design, production andmaintenance of UAS in the A and B categories within the State of Qatar, including theirengines, propellers, parts and appliances, as well as the equipment to controlunmanned aircraft remotely;

(b)

technical requirements and administrative procedures for the implementation of theconcepts of registration, electronic identification, and geofencing;

(c)

requirements for subcategories in the A category;(d)

conditions to issue a declaration or to obtain an authorisation, as appropriate, in the B(e)



Article 2

Definitions

category;

requirements for the introduction of a concept of standard scenarios in the B category;(f)

conditions to obtain an optional light UA operator certificate (LUC), with associatedprivileges; and

(g)

conditions for placing on the market of UASs intended to be used for operations in theA category, as well as requirements for market surveillance relating to the marketing ofthose UASs in the State of Qatar.

(h)

The design, production, marketing, maintenance and operation of UAS, their engines,propellers, parts, appliances and equipment to control them remotely, shall be in compliancewith this Regulation.

(2)

This Regulation shall not apply to State aircraft, indoor operations, autonomous UA, tetheredUA, unmanned free balloons and swarms.

(3)

For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions of the Civil Aviation Law shall apply.(1)

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall also apply:(2)

‘Abbreviated Injury Scale’ (AIS) means an anatomically based coding system created by theAssociation for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine to classify and describe the severityof injuries;

(3)

'Acceptable Means of Compliance' (AMC) means non-binding standards published by the CivilAviation Authority, to illustrate means to establish compliance with the Civil Aviation Law andits implementing regulations. If no such applicable AMB have been published by the CivilAviation Authority, then AMC adopted by the European Aviation Safety Agency, by JARUS orguidance developed by industry may be applied:

(4)

‘Aeronautical Information Publication’ (AIP) means a publication issued by the Civil AviationAuthority containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to airnavigation;

(5)

‘automatic flight’ means a flight following pre-programmed instructions, loaded in theunmanned aircraft (UA) flight control system, that the UA executes;

(6)

‘autonomous aircraft’ means an UA that does not allow intervention by a remote pilot in themanagement of the flight;

(7)

‘autonomous operation’ means a phase of a UA operation, during which a remotely-pilotedaircraft is operating without pilot intervention in the management of the flight;

(8)

‘authorised representative’ means any natural or legal person established in Qatar who hasreceived a written mandate from a manufacturer to act on his behalf in relation to specifiedtasks with regard to the latter's obligations for placing a product on the market;

(9)

‘beyond visual line of sight’ (BVLOS) means a type of UA operation other than VLOS or E-VLOS;

(10)

Certification Specifications” (CS) means technical standards adopted by the Civil AviationAuthority indicating means to show compliance with the Civil Aviation Law and

(11)



Regulations and which can be used by an organisation for the purpose of certification. If nosuch applicable standards have been adopted by the Civil Aviation Authority then CertificationStandards adopted by the European Aviation Safety Agency or JARUS or standards developedby industry;

‘conformity assessment’ means the process demonstrating whether specified requirementsrelating to a product, process, service, system, person or organisation have been fulfilled;

(12)

‘distributor’ means any natural or legal person in the supply chain, other than themanufacturer or the importer, who makes a product available on the market;

(13)

‘drone zones’ means, non segregated airspace volumes in which civil UA operations arepermitted, subject to this regulation and related guidelines published by the Civil AviationAuthority;

(14)

‘economic operators’ means the manufacturer, the authorised representative, the importerand the distributor;

(15)

‘electronic identification’ means the capability to identify a UA in flight without direct physicalaccess to that aircraft;

(16)

‘European Aviation Safety Agency’ (EASA) means the Agency established by Regulation216/2008 of the European Union;

(17)

‘extended visual line of sight’ (E-VLOS) means a type of operation in which the remote crew,including the remote pilot and one or more observers, maintains continuous unobstructedand unaided visual contact with the UA, allowing monitoring the flight path of the UA inrelation to other aircraft, persons, and obstacles, for the purpose of maintaining separationfrom them and avoiding collisions;

(18)

‘first-person-view mode’ means a simple mode of BVLOS operation of a UA where the remotepilot monitors the UA position through a camera installed on the aircraft, which offers thesame field of view which a human pilot would cover if sitting in a forward looking on boardcockpit;

(19)

‘follow-me mode’ means an automatic mode of operation of a UAS where the UA constantlyfollows a device;

(20)

‘geographical limitation’ means a restricted airspace volume defined through electronic mapdata;

(21)

‘geofencing’ means an automatic function to limit the access of the UA to airspace areas orvolumes provided as geographical limitations based on the UA position;

(22)

‘hazard’ means a condition or an object with the potential to cause injuries, damage, loss ofmaterial or a reduction of the ability to perform a prescribed function;

(23)

‘importer’ means any natural or legal person established in Qatar who places a productmanufactured in a different country on the Qatar market;

(24)

‘indoor operation’ means an UA operation in which the hazard of the UA flying away isminimised by walls, ceiling, net or other physical limitation of the volume;

(25)

‘large model aircraft’ means a model aircraft with a maximum takeoff mass (MTOW) greater than or equal to 25 kg;

(26)

‘limited drone zones’ means restricted airspace volumes where civil UA operations areallowed under specific conditions;

(27)



‘manufacturer’ means any natural or legal person who manufactures a product or has aproduct designed or manufactured, and markets that product under his name or trademark;

(28)

‘market surveillance’ means the activities carried out and measures taken by publicauthorities to ensure that products comply with the requirements set out in this Regulationand do not endanger health, safety or any other aspect of public interest protection;

(29)

‘model aircraft’ means an UA that is capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere and that isused exclusively for leisure flights, air displays, sport or competition activities;

(30)

‘no drone zone’ means a danger, restricted or prohibited airspace volume or other airspacevolume, where civil UA operations are not allowed;

(31)

‘operator of a UA’ means any natural or legal person who operates or intends to operate a UAfor recreational or other than recreational purposes, including commercial purposes;

(32)

‘Part-UAS’ means the rules applicable to the operation of a UA falling into the ‘open’ or‘specific’ category, as laid down in Annex II to this Regulation;

(33)

‘placing on the market’ means any supply of a product for distribution, consumption or useon the Qatar market in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment orfree of charge;

(34)

‘QR code’ means a machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares,typically used for storing identification or other information for reading by the camera on asmartphone or by other electronic device;

(35)

‘recall’ means any measure aimed at achieving the return of a product that has already beenmade available to the end user;

(36)

‘remote pilot’ (RP) is a natural person who manipulates the flight controls of a UA, asappropriate, during a flight and is responsible for safely conducting the flight;

(37)

‘remote pilot competency’ means a combination of skills, knowledge and attitudes required toperform a task to the prescribed standard;

(38)

‘remote pilot in command’ (RPIC) means the remote pilot designated by the operator, or theowner piloting its own UA, as being in command and charged with the safe conduct of aflight.

(39)

‘remote pilot station’ (RPS) means a component of the UAS containing the equipment used tocontrol the UA;

(40)

‘remotely piloted aircraft’ (RPA) means a UA, under normal operation, managed by a pilot whois not on-board;

(41)

‘remotely piloted aircraft system’ (RPAS) means an RPA, the associated RPS, the commandcontrol link between the two and any additional equipment, apparatus, appurtenance,software or accessory that is necessary for the safe operation of the RPA;

(42)

‘RPAS operator certificate’ (ROC) means a certificate authorising an operator to carry outspecified RPAS operations;

(43)

‘special drone routes’ means ATS routes at very low level, accessible civil UA, subject tomandatory equipment functionality and performance and other conditions in this regulation;

(44)

‘standard scenario’ means a description of a type of operation included in a certificationspecification issued by an aviation authority or in an AMC, for which a specific operations risk

(45)



Article 3

Categories of UA operations

UA operations shall fall into one of the following three risk-based categories:

assessment (SORA) has been conducted;

‘swarm’ means two or more UA whose motion is mutually and automatically coordinated,while the remote pilot controls the entire swarm through a single remote pilot station;

(46)

‘technical specification’ means a non-binding technical standard that prescribes technicalrequirements to be fulfilled by a product or process;

(47)

‘tethered aircraft’ means an UA whose range of movement is limited by a rope, chain or othersimilar device fastened to a fixed object;

(48)

‘toy aircraft’ means a UA designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play bychildren under 14 years of age;

(49)

‘UA observer’ means a natural person who, by visual observation of the UA, assists theremote pilot in safely conducting the flight;

(50)

‘UA system’ (UAS) means the UA and any equipment, apparatus, appurtenance, software oraccessory that is necessary for the safe operation of the UA;

(51)

‘Unmanned aircraft’ (UA) means an aircraft which is operated with no pilot on board;(52)

‘unmanned free balloons’ means a non-power-driven, unmanned, lighter-than-air aircraft infree flight ;

(53)

‘visual line of sight’ (VLOS) means a type of operation in which the remote pilot maintainscontinuous unobstructed and unaided visual contact with the UA, allowing the remote pilot tomonitor the flight path of the UA in relation to other aircraft, persons, and obstacles, for thepurpose of maintaining separation from them and avoiding collisions;

(54)

‘withdrawal’ means any measure aimed at preventing a product in the supply chain frombeing placed on the market.

(55)

A (‘open’) is a category of UA operation that, considering the risks involved, does not requirea prior authorisation by the Civil Aviation Authority before the operation takes place and iscarried out with an UA whose maximum take-off mass is less than 25 kg;

(1)

(2)B (‘specific’) is a category of UA operation that, considering the risks involved, requiresan authorisation by the Civil Aviation Authority before the operation takes place andtakes into account the mitigation measures identified in an operational riskassessment, except for certain standard scenarios where a declaration by the operatoris sufficient;

(a)

Operations in category B are limited to UA with maximum take-off mass of less than150 kg.

(b)

C (‘certified’) is a category of UA operation that, considering the risks involved, requires thecertification of the UA, a licensed remote pilot and an operator approved by the competentauthority, in order to ensure an appropriate level of safety.

(3)



Article 4

Principles for UA operations

Article 5

Registration and identification

Article 6

UA operations in category A

The operator of a UA shall be responsible for its safe operation. The operator shall complywith the requirements laid down in this Regulation and other applicable regulations, inparticular those related to security, privacy, data protection, liability, insurance, licensing ofcommercial air transport, traffic rights and environmental protection.

(1)

The operator shall ensure that UA are equipped with a geofencing function, when required byUAS.OPA.70 and UAS.OPA.80.

(2)

Transport of passengers on UA is prohibited.(3)

the Civil Aviation Authority may designate zones, airspace volumes or areas where UAoperations are permitted, prohibited or restricted, in accordance with Article 14, as well asprocedures for UA to access airspace.

(4)

A taxonomy of UA operations, in relation to categories, is presented in Annex I.(5)

The operator of an UA in category A shall register with the Civil Aviation Authority or with aservice provider designated by the Civil Aviation Authority and display registration ormembership marks on all the UA it operates in order for them to be easily identifiable, whenrequired by UAS.OPA.30.

(1)

The operator of a UA in category A shall ensure that UA are equipped with an identificationmeans, when required by UAS.OPA.60, UAS.OPA.70 and UAS.OPA.80.

(2)

The operator of an UA in category B shall register with the Civil Aviation Authority and displayregistration marks on all the UA it operates in order for them to be easily identifiable, whenrequired by UAS.OPB.20

(3)

The operator of a UA in category C, shall register with the Civil Aviation Authority, obtain anddisplay nationality marks according to the rules applicable to manned aircraft, in turn basedon Annex 7 to the Chicago Convention.

(4)

Operations in A category may be executed by a model aircraft other than a large modelaircraft, by a toy aircraft or by any other RPAS.

(1)

For operations in the A category, risks shall be mitigated through a combination of safetymeasures, including:

(2)

requirements and limitations on the operation, the UAS, and the personnel and organisationsinvolved as detailed in Subpart A of Annex II to this Regulation; and

(3)

limitations defined by the Civil Aviation Authority for geofencing purposes or for particularairspace volumes.

(4)



Article 7

UA operations in Category B

Considering the different levels of risk within the A category operation, this category is furtherdivided into subcategories of operations. Each subcategory of operation is characterised by:

(5)

the use of UA defined by the technical requirements provided Appendices II.1 to II.4 toAnnex II;

(a)

operational limitations; and(b)

requirements for the remote pilot and operator, as appropriate.(c)

Except for privately built UASs in subcategory A0, the placing on the market of UASs shallcomply with the conditions and rules set out in Annex III to this Regulation.

(6)

Economic operators are responsible to:(7)provide printed and easily understandable information to consumer through anawareness leaflet accompanying any UAS, as detailed in Appendix II.5;

(a)

ensure that each sold UA, except in subcategory A0, is registered upon sale.(b)

An operation of a UA conducted in the A category within the Qatar airspace shall comply withthe requirements of Subpart A of Annex II to this Regulation.

(8)

Image and/or video capturing devices, whether the UA operation is private, recreational,commercial or non-commercial aerial work, are subject to applicable security legislation.

(9)

Dropping of objects, spraying of products, transport of dangerous goods and commercial airtransport are prohibited in category A operations.

(10)

For operations in the ‘specific’ category, risks shall be mitigated through safety measuresidentified in an operational risk assessment or contained in a standard scenario developed bythe Civil Aviation Authority, by a different aviation authority, by a standard making body or bya qualified entity. In any case the standard scenario shall be acceptable by the Civil AviationAuthority.

(1)

Operations of model aircraft and of toy aircraft are not eligible for UA category B operations.(2)

In order to be able to operate in the ‘specific’ category, the operator, without prejudice toArticles 5 and 14, shall comply with the conditions specified in:

(3)

the standard scenario, where a declaration is considered sufficient;(a)

an operational authorisation issued by the Civil Aviation Authority or a qualified entity;or

(b)

an operational authorisation issued by the holder of a light UA operator certificate (LUC)with privileges to authorise such operation.

(c)

An operation of a UA conducted in category B within the Qatar airspace shall comply with therequirements of Subpart B of Annex II to this Regulation.

(4)



Article 8

Operations of large model aircraft and other collective authorisations

Article 9

UA operations in category C and other UA operations

Large model aircraft shall operate in dedicate airspace defined by the Civil AviationAuthority.

(1)

For recreational operations, including of large model aircraft, such as leisure flights, airdisplays, sport or competition activities, conducted in the frame of associations or clubs withproven satisfactory safety records and performed under previous regimes before thisRegulation enters into force, the following provisions shall apply:

(2)

by 01 January 2018 the Civil Aviation Authority shall issue collective operationalauthorisations to associations or clubs for operations which would otherwise require adeclaration or an authorisation for category B operations according to Subpart B ofAnnex II to this Regulation, or fall into category C operations.

(a)

a collective authorisation for operations of large model aircraft can be issued withoutthe need to conduct an the operational risk assessment referred to in UAS.OPB.80.

(b)

the collective authorisation may include recreational, sport, air display or competitionactivities using UAS which would fell into any category.

(c)

Image and/or video capturing devices, are exempted from security regulations, whenthe recreational activity is in the scope of the collective authorisation and carried outwithin aerodromes operated by the association or club.

(d)

collective operational authorisations issued under this Article shall define theconditions, limitations and deviations from the requirements of Subpart B of Annex II tothis Regulation as well as the responsibilities and privileges of the associations orclubs, possibly including for:

(e)

safety and security;(i)

operating aerodromes hosting their activities, subject to QCAR ADR; and(ii)

managing dedicated airspace up to 1000 feet above ground level.(iii)

the responsibilities of an association or club, may include, subject to approval by theCivil Aviation Authority, establishing and maintaining a registry of the members,including the list of aircraft operated by each member, subject to Article 11.

(f)

In principle same rules and processes applicable to manned aviation are applicable to UAoperations in UA category C.

(1)

Operations in UA category C are permitted only when all the following requirements arefulfilled:

(2)

All involved UA are registered in Qatar;(a)

All UA in (a) are accompanied by a valid certificate of airworthiness;(b)

All involved remote pilots hold a valid remote pilot licence;(c)



Article 10

Security

Article 11

Safety-critical services

The RPAS operator holds a valid RPAS Operator Certificate (ROC).(d)

Foreign operators, or operators of UA registered in a foreign State, shall in addition complywith Article 15.

(3)

Exceptions, conditions, limitations and deviations from the requirements applicable tomanned aviation, will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis by the Civil AviationAuthority for UA operations in category C, upon request by applicant, without detriment tosafety of third parties.

(4)

Exceptions, conditions, limitations and deviations from the applicable requirements for UAother than A, B or C category, including autonomous UA, might be accommodated on a case-by-case basis by the Civil Aviation Authority, upon documented request by applicant andwithout detriment to safety of third parties.

(5)

Without predjudice to Article 8, all civil operators of UA shall comply with applicable securitylegislation.

(1)

The Civil Aviation Authority will conduct security background checks on all applicants, incoordination with other Departments of the Administration.

(2)

In addition, operators of UA in category B and C, shall comply with the security requirementsin Subpart D of Annex II.

(3)

The provider of any safety-critical services is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of theprovided information and data, and for the quality of the services.

(1)

Services may include but are not limited to:(2)establishing and maintaining a registry of UAS and UAS operators in category A;(a)

providing geographical data and limitations;(b)

collecting and forwarding occurrence data;(c)

the training of pilots;(d)

communication services supporting command and control data link;(e)

provisions of services through remote pilot stations located anywhere in the world.(f)

The service provider shall have a suitable organisational structure, appropriate documentedprocedures, and adequate resources and personnel.

(3)

The service provider shall either hold a valid approval issued or validated by the Civil AviationAuthority or the UA operator shall provide evidence that its contracted service provider isunder oversight through the operator’s safety management system.

(4)



Article 12

Responsibilities of the Civil Aviation Authority or Qualified Entities

Article 13

Means of compliance

The responsibilities and tasks of the Civil Aviation Authority and of the qualified entitiesaccredited by the Civil Aviation Authority, shall be carried out in accordance with all therelevant laws and regulations of the State of Qatar.

(1)

The Civil Aviation Authority may itself conduct, or assign to accredited and independentqualified entities, all necessary investigations of products, personnel and organisations withinthe scope of this Regulation.

(2)

Officials designated by the Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entities, within the limits orrespective mandate or terms of accreditation, are empowered to:

(3)

examine documents, records and reports relevant to UASs, placing UASs on themarket, UA operations, remote pilots, training organisation and flight synthetic trainingdevices for remote pilots, and UA operators or service providers;

(a)

develop an oversight programme on an annual basis, including audits and inspections,as appropriate and proportionate to the identified risks;

(b)

take into account the results of past oversight activities and the safety priorities whendefining the scope of the oversight programme;

(c)

inspect as required UASs, economic operators, remote pilots, training organisations,service providers and operators to determine their compliance with this Regulation;

(d)

issue, suspend, revoke or amend certificates and authorisations or receive and verifydeclarations, to carry out the types of operations referred to in this Regulation;

(e)

establish and maintain a register of UA, a register of UA operators, and register(s) ofreceived declarations and issued authorisations and certificates;

(f)

have a system to detect and analyse non-compliances by declared organisations, or byauthorised or certified organisations, and limit, suspend or revoke an authorisation orcertificate or impose other measures or sanctions as applicable.

(g)

Acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and certification specifications (CSs) published by theCivil Aviation Authority or, when acceptable to the Civil Aviation Authority, published byEASA, JARUS, standard making bodies or qualified entities, may be used to establishcompliance with the Civil Aviation Law and this Regulation. When AMC or CS are compliedwith, the related requirements of this Regulation are presumed to be met.

(1)

AMC and CS published by the Civil Aviation Authority have precedence on any otheralternative AMC or CS.

(2)

Alternative means of compliance or technical specifications may be proposed by theapplicant to establish compliance with the Civil Aviation Law and this Regulation.

(3)

The Civil Aviation Authority shall establish a system to consistently evaluate, directly orthrough a qualified entity, that all proposed means of compliance or specifications used byitself, or proposed by organisations and persons under its oversight allow the establishment

(4)



Article 14

Access to sovereign airspace of the State of Qatar

of compliance with the Civil Aviation Law and this Regulation.

The Civil Aviation Authority shall evaluate all proposed means of compliance or specifications,analysing the documentation provided and, if considered necessary, conducting, directly orthrough a qualified entity, an inspection of the proponent organisation.

(5)

When the Civil Aviation Authority finds that the proposed means of compliance are inaccordance with the Civil Aviation Law and this Regulation, it shall, without undue delay:

(6)

notify the proponent that the means of compliance may be implemented and, ifapplicable, amend the operational authorisation or certificate of the applicantaccordingly;

(a)

inform all relevant accredited qualified entities about means of compliance that wereaccepted.

(b)

When the Civil Aviation Authority itself uses acceptable means of compliance or certificationspecifications to achieve compliance with the Civil Aviation Law and this Regulation, it shallmake them available through electronic means, to all organisations and persons under itsoversight.

(7)

Based on the categories of operation and required mitigation measures, the Civil AviationAuthority shall define airspace areas or special zones:

(1)

Where UA operations are allowed;(a)

where UA operations are not allowed without prior permit by Air Navigation Services(ANS) in coordination with other authorities, or are not permitted at all;

(b)

where UA shall comply with defined technical or performance specifications, includingmandatory equipment or functions that enable easy identification or automatically limitthe airspace they can enter (geofencing);

(c)

where UA operations shall comply with specified environmental standards; and(d)

where recreational operations of unmanned aircraft under oversight by respectiveassociations or clubs in dedicated airspace are permitted.

(e)

The information on prohibited, restricted, danger and special zones for UA operations and foroperations of large model aircraft, as well as on required ANS permits and relatedprocedures, shall be made available in electronic format to the public.

(2)

ANS permit is not required for operations in subcategory A0, without prejudice to applicablesecurity legislation;

(3)

Operations in the authorised category B and in the C category are allowed above 500 ft (150m) above surface level, either under visual (VFR) or instrument (IFR) flight rules, or intemporary segregated airspace.

(4)

Special zones for UA operations below 500 ft (150 m) above surface level include:(5)“no drone zones” including but not limited to danger, restricted or prohibited airspace,where civil UA operations are not allowed;

(a)



Article 15

Operations of foreign UAV in the State of Qatar

Article 16

Immediate reaction to a safety problem

“limited drone zones”, alias restricted areas where operations in:(b)subcategories A0 and A1 are permitted below 150 ft (50 m) above surface level;and

(i)

categories B and C are permitted below 500 ft (150 m) above surface level;(ii)

“drone zones” where, subject to this regulation and related guidelines published by theCivil Aviation Authority, operations in:

(c)

subcategories A0, A1 and A2 are permitted below 150 ft (50 m) above surfacelevel; and

(i)

subcategory A3, as well as categories B and C operations are permitted below500 ft (150 m) above surface level;

(ii)

“special drone routes” at very low level, accessible to operators in the authorised Bcategory and in the C category, subject to mandatory equipment functionality andperformance.

(d)

Temporary prohibited, restricted or special zones for UA operations may be established bythe Civil Aviation Authority and rapidly disseminated to UA operators and remote pilots,through providers of geographical data and limitations, including area affected by publicemergencies or accidents..

(6)

Any person may operate an UA in category A in the airspace of Qatar, subject to therequirements and limitations contained in this Regulation.

(1)

Operators of UA not registered in Qatar, wishing to conduct operations in the category C into,within or out of the Qatar airspace shall:

(2)

hold a special authorisation issued by the Civil Aviation Authority on the basis of Article8 of the Chicago Convention, and related Appendix 4 introduced into Annex 2 to theConvention by amendment 43 in 2012, implemented through bilateral or multilateralagreements with other States;

(a)

display aircraft nationality marks and registration on the UA;(b)

comply with previous Article 14 to access Qatar airspace.(c)

The Civil Aviation Authority, in consideration of paragraph 3.2.2 of the first edition of ICAODoc 10019, may agree upon simpler procedures to allow cross-border flights in UA category B,through bilateral or multilateral agreements with aviation authorities of other ICAOcontracting States.

(3)

The Civil Aviation Authority and the accredited qualified entities shall collect, analyse anddisseminate safety information concerning UA operations in their competence in accordance

(1)



Article 17

Insurance

Civil operators of UAS, other than in the A0 and A1 category and other than large model aircraft,are subject to Article 90 on insurance cover of the Civil Aviation Law.

Article 18

Entry into force and applicability

with the Civil Aviation Law and this Regulation.

Upon receiving the information referred to in 1. above, the Civil Aviation Authority or thequalified entity shall take adequate measures to address safety problems.

(2)

Measures taken under 2. above shall immediately be notified to all persons or organisationswhich need to comply with such measures under the Civil Aviation Law and this Regulation.

(3)

The Civil Aviation Authority shall also notify those measures to the other concerned ICAOContracting States, when combined action is required.

(4)

This Regulation shall enter into force and become applicable from date of promulgation.(1)



ANNEX I

Taxonomy of UA and summary of requirements

Figure I.1: Basic taxonomy

Figure I.2: Operations in relation to categories



Figure I.3: Technical requirements for UA in category A



Figure I.4: Operations in the UA category A



Figure I.5: Personnel and organisation requirements



Figure I.6: UA access to airspace



Figure I.7: Regulatory processes applicable to UA categories





ANNEX II

Operation of UA in the A and B categories

[PART-UAS]

Table of contents

Subpart A — A CATEGORY

UAS.OPA.10 Operational subcategories

UAS.OPA.20 Responsibilities of the operator

UAS.OPA.30 Registration of UA

UAS.OPA.40 Requirements applicable to all UA operations in the A category

UAS.OPA.50 Requirements applicable to UA operations in subcategory A0




UAS.OPA.90 Occurrence reporting

Subpart B — B CATEGORY

UAS.OPB.10 Responsibilities of the operator

UAS.OPB.20 Registration of UA

UAS.OPB.30 Requirements applicable to all UA operations in the B category

UAS.OPB.40 Operational declaration

UAS.OPB.50 Application for an operational authorisation

UAS.OPB.60 Operational risk assessment

UAS.OPB.70 Operations manual

UAS.OPB.80 Issuing an operational authorisation

UAS.OPB.90 UAS logbook

UAS.OPB.100 Use of certified equipment and UA

UAS.OPB.110 Occurrence reporting

Subpart C — LIGHT UA OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (LUC)

UAS.LUC.10 Application for a light UA operator certificate (LUC)

UAS.LUC.20 Management system

UAS.LUC.30 Record-keeping

UAS.LUC.40 Issuing a light UA operator certificate

Subpart D — SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UA OPERATIONS IN CATEGORIES B AND C



UAS.SEC.100 General principles and responsibilities

UAS.SEC.110 Physical security of the installed RPS during operational use

UAS.SEC.120 Physical security of the installed RPS when not in use

UAS.SEC.130 Security of portable RPS

Appendix II.1 Product requirements for A0 UASs




Appendix II.5 Awareness leaflet



SUBPART A

A CATEGORY

UAS.OPA.10 Subcategories of operations

Operation of UA in the A category shall fall into one of the following subcategories:

UAS.OPA.20 Responsibilities of the operator

UAS.OPA.30 Registration of UA

Except when operating in subcategory A0 or when already registered in the B category, theoperator of a UA, if having their permanent residence or a principal place of business in Qatar, shall:

subcategory A0: operation of UA posing a negligible risk of severe injury to people on theground or damage to manned aircraft, and requiring neither specific remote pilot competencenor age limitations;

(1)

subcategory A1: operation of UA complying with requirements ensuring that they pose a lowrisk of severe injury to people on the ground or damage to manned aircraft, and requiringneither specific remote pilot competence nor strict operational limitations;

(2)

subcategory A2: operation of UA complying with requirements ensuring that they pose alimited risk of severe injury to people on the ground or damage to manned aircraft, operatedby registered operators, and equipped with geofencing and electronic identification;

(3)

subcategory A3: operation of UA complying with requirements imposing technical mitigationslike geofencing and electronic identification, posing a higher risk of severe injuries to peopleon the ground or damage to manned aircraft and operated by registered operators withhigher competence.

(4)

The operator of a UA shall have the ultimate responsibility for the operation of that UA.(1)

When applicable, the operator of a UA shall designate a remote pilot for each operation.(2)

The operator shall:(3)comply with the regulations applicable in Qatar affected by the operation, in particularthose related to safety, privacy, data protection, liability, insurance, security andenvironmental protection;

(a)

ensure that prior to conducting operations, remote pilots and all other personnel arecompetent for the performance of their tasks and are familiar with the operator’s policyand procedures; and

(b)

prepare and maintain a list of personnel with assigned duties, if applicable.(c)

register itself with the Civil Aviation Authority or with the appropriate service providerdesignated by the Civil Aviation Authority using the form electronically provided by thisprovider, which includes the identification of the operator and, if different, of the owner, aswell as the type and serial number of all operated UAS;

(1)

in the case of a legal person, include in the registration form a description of the structure ofthe organisation, including a statement that the UA will be operated only by remote pilotswith a level of competency appropriate for conducting operations with a UA and appropriate

(2)



UAS.OPA.40 Requirements applicable to all UA operations in the A category

to the category of the UAS; and

subscribe, upon registration, a declaration of acceptance of the operational limitations andcommitment to respect them;

(3)

display the registration or membership number issued by the Civil Aviation Authority or by theservice provider on the UA.

(4)

The remote pilot shall:(1)

be in a physical and mental condition that would not put at risk the safe operation ofthe UA, other aircraft, people, or property and shall not operate when adverselyaffected by drugs or alcohol; and

(a)

where the remote pilot is also the operator, comply with UAS.OPA.20 and UAS.OPA.30.(b)

Before the initiation of any UA operation, the remote pilot shall:(2)

obtain updated information about any flight restrictions or conditions published by theCivil Aviation Authority or made available by a service provider, that may be relevant tothe intended operation;

(a)

comply with rules for accessing the airspace and, when applicable, obtain the ANSpermit;

(b)

familiarise themselves with the operating environment, including the locations ofpeople, properties and any other hazards; and

(c)

check that:(d)

the UAS is in a safe condition to accomplish the intended flight, and whereapplicable, has been updated with geofencing data and recovery procedures;and

(i)

the UAS complies with the flight manual (or equivalent) provided by themanufacturer.

(ii)

During flight, the remote pilot shall:(3)

comply with the requirements applicable to the UA operational subcategory;(a)

avoid reckless manoeuvres with the UA;(b)

comply with the limitations defined by the Civil Aviation Authority for the area, zone orairspace;

(c)

ensure the safe operation of the UA, including a safe separation of the UA from people,property, ground vehicles, public roads and from other airspace users;

(d)

discontinue a flight when continuing the flight would pose a hazard to other aircraft,people, or properties;

(e)

operate the UA within the performance limitations defined in the flight manual (orequivalent) provided by the manufacturer;

(f)




UA operations in subcategory A0 shall:



not use the UA to drop objects, spray products, transport dangerous goods orpassengers;

(g)

not fly close to areas where an emergency response effort is ongoing; and(h)

respect other people’s fundamental rights and operate the UA in a considerate way tominimise nuisance to other people from noise emissions.

(i)

be performed:(1)

either with a UAS placed on the market:(a)

complying with the product’s requirements defined in Appendix II.1; and(i)

not be modified in a way that breaches compliance with the requirements inAppendix I.1; or

(ii)

with a privately built UAS complying with the following:(b)

the UA has a maximum take-off mass, including payload, of less than 250 g andits maximum ground speed is less than 15 m/s; or

(i)

in the case of a tethered aircraft, the maximum length of the tether is 50 m, ithas no propulsion system, and:

(ii)

its maximum take-off mass, including payload, is less than 25 kg; or(i)

in the case of lighter-than-air aircraft, the volume is less than 40 m³;(ii)

or with a UAS not complying with Appendix II.1, but operated under responsibility of aclub or association of modelists and at an aerodrome and inside the airspace under thejurisdiction of such club or association.

(c)

be conducted:(2)

up to a height of 50 m (150 ft) above ground level;(a)

within a range such that the remote pilot maintains visual line of sight (VLOS) and theUA does not exceed a horizontal distance of 100 m from the remote pilot; or

(b)

in first-person-view mode or follow-me mode, only if the remote pilot maintains a safeseparation of the UA from people, property, ground vehicles, public roads and fromother airspace users.

(c)

be performed with a UAS placed on the market:(1)

complying with the product requirements defined in Appendix II.2;(a)





displaying the registration or membership number on the UA in a visible and practicalmanner; and

(b)

that has not been modified in a way that breaches compliance with the productrequirements in Appendix II.2;

(c)


(d)

be conducted:(2)

up to a height of 50 m (150 ft) above ground level unless otherwise limited by the CivilAviation Authority for the operation area; and

(a)

within a range such that the remote pilot maintains VLOS; or(b)

in first-person-view mode or follow-me mode, only if the remote pilot maintains a safeseparation of the UA from people, property, ground vehicles, public roads and fromother airspace users;

(c)

be carried out by a remote pilot being at least 14 years old.(3)




(b)

that has not been modified in a way that breaches compliance with the requirements inAppendix II.3;

(c)


(d)

be conducted:(2)

up to a height of 50 m (150 ft) above ground level;(a)

within a range such that the remote pilot maintains VLOS;(b)

with a minimum horizontal distance of 50 m from uninvolved persons; and(c)

with active and up-to-date geofencing and electronic identification systems;(d)

be carried out by a remote pilot:(3)

being at least 14 years old; and(a)

having the appropriate familiarisation according to the flight manual or equivalent.(b)





UAS.OPA.90 Occurrence reporting

In the event of a fatal or serious injury to a person or when an aircraft other than a UA is involved,the operator shall report the occurrence and other safety-related information regarding the UAS, incompliance with Article 18 Civil Aviation Law and related implementing acts.




(b)

that has not been modified in a way that breaches compliance with the requirements inAppendix II.4;

(c)


(d)

be conducted:(2)

up to a height of 150 m (500 ft) above ground level, unless otherwise determined bythe Civil Aviation Authority for the operational area based on airspace considerations;

(a)

within a range such that the remote pilot, or a UA observer who is situated within theVLOS of the remote pilot, maintains VLOS; clear and effective communication shall beestablished between the remote pilot and the UA observer;

(b)

with a minimum horizontal distance of 20 m from uninvolved persons if flying arotorcraft, or 50 m otherwise; and

(c)

with active and up-to-date geofencing and electronic identification systems;(d)

and be carried out by a remote pilot:(3)

being at least 14 years old;(a)

carrying evidence of theoretical knowledge competence achieved after having receivedtraining provided by training service providers or qualified entity in general knowledgeof aviation and airspace, principles of operation of UA, risk management, ethicalairmanship, data protection, privacy protection and environmental protection accordingto AMC accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority;

(b)

having the appropriate familiarisation or practical training to minimise the risk to thirdparties in the specific conditions and operational environment, following best practices.

(c)



SUBPART B

B CATEGORYUAS.OPB.10 Responsibilities of the operator

UAS.OPB.20 Registration of UA

The operator of a UA in category B shall:

UAS.OPB.30 Requirements applicable to all UA operations in the B category

The operator of UA shall have the ultimate responsibility for their operation.(1)

When applicable, the operator of UA shall designate a remote pilot and crew for eachoperation.

(2)

The operator shall:(3)comply with the regulations applicable in the State of Qatar affected by the operation,in particular those related to safety, privacy, data protection, liability, insurance,security and environmental protection;

(a)

ensure that prior to conducting operations, remote pilots and all other personnel arecompetent for the performance of their task and are familiar with the operator’smanual, policies and procedures;

(b)

comply with the ‘standard scenario’ requirements when applicable;(c)

unless the local conditions of the place where the operation takes place imposeadditional limitations, carry out an operation within the limitations and conditionsspecified in the operational authorisation or operational declaration, as applicable; and

(d)

prepare and maintain an Operations Manual and, if applicable, a list of personnel withassigned duties.

(e)

register the UASs with the Civil Aviation Authority using the form electronically provided bythe Civil Aviation Authority, which includes the identification of the operator and, if different,of the owner, as well as, if available, the membership number issued by a club or association;

(1)

subscribe, upon registration, a declaration of acceptance of the operational limitations andcommitment to respect them; and

(2)

display the registration identification on the UA.(3)

Before undertaking operations in B category the operator shall ensure that:(1)All operated UAs are registered according to UAS.OPB.20;(a)

All operated UAS types are accompanied by a flight manual or equivalent, issued by themanufacturer;

(b)

Procedures are implemented for the maintenance of the UASs, including managementof the software and of the batteries;

(c)

All remote pilots hold a valid attestation of competence issued by a trainingorganisation or qualified entity empowered to do so;

(d)



The normal, abnormal and emergency procedures are compiled into an operationsmanual.

(e)

In addition to 1.(d), the remote pilot shall:(2)

be in a physical and mental condition that would not put at risk the safe operation ofthe UA, other aircraft, people, or property and not operate when adversely affected bydrugs or alcohol; and

(a)

where the remote pilot is also the operator, comply with UAS.OPB.10 and UAS.OPB.20.(b)

Before the initiation of a UA operation, the remote pilot shall:(3)

obtain updated information about any flight restrictions or conditions published by theCivil Aviation Authority or by a provider of geographical information, that may berelevant to the intended operation;

(a)

comply with rules for accessing the airspace and, when applicable, obtain the ANSpermit;

(b)

familiarise themselves with the operating environment, including the locations ofpeople, properties and any other hazards;

(c)

check that the UAS is in a safe condition to accomplish the intended flight, and whereapplicable, has been updated with geofencing data and recovery procedures;

(d)

be familiar with the operations manual for the specific type of the operation; and(e)

ensure that the operating conditions, including environmental conditions, arecompatible with the authorised conditions and limitations.

(f)

During flight, the remote pilot shall:(4)

avoid reckless manoeuvres with the UA;(a)

comply with the limitations defined by the Civil Aviation Authority for the area orairspace;

(b)

ensure the safe operation of the UA, including a safe separation of the UA from people,property, ground vehicles, public roads and from other airspace users;

(c)

discontinue a flight when continuing the flight would pose a hazard to other aircraft,people or properties;

(d)

operate the UA within the performance limitations defined in the flight manual (orequivalent) provided by the manufacturer;

(e)

respect the limitations defined by the Civil Aviation Authority for the restricted orprohibited areas or airspace, where the operation takes place;

(f)

not use the UA to transport passengers;(g)

not fly close to areas where an emergency response effort is ongoing; and(h)

respect other people’s fundamental rights and operate the UA in a considerate way tominimise nuisance to other people from noise emissions.

(i)



UAS.OPB.40 Operational declaration

UAS.OPB.50 Application for an operational authorisation

UAS.OPB.60 Operational risk assessment

Except when holding an LUC per Subpart C of this Annex, with the appropriate privileges, andwhere the relevant ‘standard scenario’ accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority so requires,the operator shall submit an operational declaration to the competent authority in accordancewith the form made available electronically by the Civil Aviation Authority.

(1)

The operational declaration shall include all information relevant for the intended operations,a statement of compliance with the limitations and conditions applicable to the relevant‘standard scenario’, evidence of competence of remote pilots and a signed acknowledgementof responsibility under this Regulation included in the operations manual.

(2)

Upon receipt of the declaration submitted by a UA operator, the Civil Aviation Authority orqualified entity shall verify that the declaration contains all the information and documentsreferred to in (b).

(3)

Upon submission of the operational declaration, the operator shall be entitled to start theoperation as long as it corresponds to a ‘standard scenario’ accepted by the Civil AviationAuthority.

(4)

The operator shall notify the Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity, without delay, of anychanges to the statements and information submitted in the operational declaration.

(5)

Except when holding an LUC per Subpart C of this Annex, with the appropriate privileges, theoperator shall submit an application for operational authorisation to the competent authorityin accordance with the form made electronically available by the Civil Aviation Authority priorto starting an operation that:

(1)

corresponds to a ‘standard scenario’ accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority andrequiring an operational authorisation; or

(a)

does not correspond to a ‘standard scenario’.(b)

The application shall include all the information relevant to the operation and a statement ofcompliance with the limitations and conditions applicable to the relevant ‘standard scenario’,if applicable, and a signed acknowledgement of responsibility under this Regulation includedin the operations manual.

(2)

The operator shall only start the proposed operation after having received the operationalauthorisation issued by the competent authority.

(3)

Any change to the operation within the limits of the authorisation or of a ‘standard scenario’accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority, shall be notified by the operator to the Civil AviationAuthority or qualified entity.

(4)

Any change to the operation not covered by the authorisation or by a ‘standard scenario’accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority, shall require the submission of a new application foran operational authorisation under this Regulation.

(5)

The Civil Aviation Authority shall accept and refer ‘standard scenarios’ published by otheraviation authorities, standard making bodies or qualified entities, and their associated rangesof mitigating measures for the types of operations for which a risk assessment has been

(1)



UAS.OPB.70 Operations manual

UAS.OPB.80 Issuing of an operational authorisation

conducted and for which mitigating measures have been identified.

If the operation does not correspond to any of the ‘standard scenarios’ in (a), the operatorshall conduct a risk assessment of the proposed operation and identify mitigation measuresto be put in place in order to limit the risk to an acceptable level. The operator shall considerthe following key factors:

(2)

the operational area and conditions;(a)

the category of airspace and the effects on other air traffic and air traffic management(ATM);

(b)

the design features and performance of the UAS;(c)

the type of operation;(d)

the level of competence of the remote pilot;(e)

organisational factors; and(f)

effects on the environment.(g)

Except when holding an LUC per Subpart C of this Annex, the operator shall provide the CivilAviation Authority or qualified entity with the risk assessment.

(3)

The operator shall compile an operations manual adapted to the intended types of operation.(1)

The operations manual shall include a statement that the UA will be operated only by listedremote pilots with a level of competency appropriate for conducting operations with that UAand appropriate to the category of UA operation.

(2)

In the case of a legal person, the operations manual shall include in a description of thestructure of the organisation.

(3)

Upon receipt of an application for the issuing of an operational authorisation from a UAoperator, the Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity shall verify that the applicationcontains all the information and documentation required.

(1)

The Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity shall issue an authorisation to an operator toconduct operations under the B category when:

(2)

it concludes that the operation corresponds to a ‘standard scenario’ accepted by theCivil Aviation Authority for which an authorisation is required, and:

(a)

it is satisfied that the means of mitigation required by the ‘standard scenario’ havebeen adequately put in place by the operator; and

(b)

it has found the operations manual referred to in UAS.OPB.70 to be acceptable;(c)

the type of operation does not correspond to a ‘standard scenario’ and:(d)

it is satisfied with the risk assessment provided by the operator;(e)



UAS.OPB.90 UAS logbook

Where required in the operational authorisation, the operator shall ensure that, as a minimum,records of completion of pre-flight or post-flight checks, time in service, and of defects and repairswith regard to the UAS are retained in the form of a logbook, or equivalent.

UAS.OPB.100 Use of certified equipment and certified UA

UAS.OPB.120 Occurrence reporting

The operator shall report to the Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity, any operation of the UAthat involves an injury to any person or damage to any property, vehicle, or another aircraft incompliance with Article 18 Civil Aviation Law and related implementing acts.

it is satisfied that the means of mitigation necessary to limit the risk to an acceptablelevel have been adequately established by the operator; and

(f)

it has found the operations manual required by UAS.OPB.70 to be acceptable.(g)

The authorisation may be issued for a limited or an unlimited duration. The conditions underwhich an operator is authorised to conduct the intended operation shall be specified in theauthorisation.

(3)

If there are changes to the operational conditions for which an operator has received anoperational authorisation, and these changes have not been notified according toUAS.OPB.050, the Civil Aviation Authority may decide whether the authorisation shall besuspended, revoked or amended.

(4)

If the operation relies on certified UA or certified equipment, the operator shall record theoperation or service time according to the instructions and procedures applicable to thecertified equipment or the organisational approval or authorisation.

(1)

The operator shall follow the instructions for continued airworthiness for the equipment orthe UA and comply with mandatory directives published by competent authority of the Stateof Design.

(2)



SUBPART C

LIGHT UA OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (LUC)UAS.LUC.10 Application for a light UA operator certificate (LUC)

UAS.LUC.20 Management system

UAS.LUC.30 Record-keeping

The operator may apply for a voluntary LUC to the Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity.(1)

The operator shall submit an application using the form made available by the Civil AviationAuthority including:

(2)

the relevant information for the application;(a)

a description of their management system, including their organisational structure andsafety management system;

(b)

the name(s) of the responsible personnel, including the person responsible forauthorising operations with UA; and

(c)

a statement that all the documentation submitted to the competent authority has beenverified by the applicant and found to comply with the applicable requirements.

(3)

The operator shall only start an operation after having received an LUC issued by the CivilAviation Authority or qualified entity in accordance with this Regulation.

(4)

The LUC holder shall establish, implement and maintain a management system that includes:(1)

a safety policy and clearly defined lines of responsibility and accountability throughoutthe organisation, including the direct accountability for safety of the responsiblepersonnel;

(a)

the identification of the aviation safety hazards entailed by the activities of theoperator, their evaluation and the management of the associated risks, includingtaking action to mitigate the risk and verify the effectiveness of the action;

(b)

documentation of all management system key processes, including a process formaking personnel aware of their responsibilities and the procedure for amending thisdocumentation; and

(c)

a function to monitor the compliance of the operator with the established mitigationsand requirements.

(d)

The LUC holder shall appoint a safety manager.(2)

For organisations having a workforce of more than 20 full-time equivalents (FTEs) involved inthe UA operations and maintenance, a safety board shall be established.

(3)

The operator shall establish a record-keeping system that allows adequate storage andreliable traceability of all activities developed, covering in particular all the elementsindicated in UAS.LUC.20.

(1)



UAS.LUC.40 Issuing a light UA operator certificate (LUC)

The format of the records shall be specified in the operator’s procedures.(2)

Records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from unauthorised access,damage, alteration and theft.

(3)

The Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity shall issue an LUC after it is satisfied that theoperator complies with UAS.LUC.10, UAS.LUC.20 and UAS.LUC.30.

(1)

The LUC shall include the operator’s privileges and operational limitations where applicable.(2)

An operator holding an LUC shall have the privilege to authorise its own operations within itsscope of approval and may have the privilege to approve minor changes.

(3)



SUBPART D

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UA OPERATIONS IN CATEGORIES B AND CUAS.SEC.100 General principles and responsibilities

UAS.SEC.110 Physical security of the installed RPS during operational use

When the RPS is installed in a compartment or room, the following applies:

UAS.SEC.120 Physical security of the installed RPS when not in use

The UAS operator shall ensure the physical protection of the RPS when no personnel is inside theroom or compartment.

UAS.SEC.130 Physical security of portable RPS

In the case of portable RPS the operator shall ensure that:

UAS.SEC.140 Command and control link security

C2 Link security means and procedures shall provide:

UAS.SEC.150 Security management

The UA operator shall address the structure, responsibilities, processes and procedures thatpromote and establish an environment and culture of continuing improvement andenhancement of UAS operation security.

(1)

The UA operator is responsible for the security of their UASs, UA, RPSs and facilities, guidanceon personnel training and for the establishment of procedures to effectively recognize andrespond to acts of unlawful interference against civil aviation.

(2)

The compartment or room where the RPS is operated shall be equipped with a door capableof being locked. This door shall be closed and locked during operation, except whennecessary to permit access and egress by authorized persons.

(1)

The UA operator shall ensure that unauthorised access to RPS is reasonably prevented andmeans shall be provided for monitoring from RPS the entire door area outside thecompartment to identify persons requesting entry and to detect suspicious behaviour orpotential threat.

(2)

(a) the RPSs are only released for use to authorised personnel and only for the timenecessary;

(1)

(b) means are in place to restrict unauthorized access in the proximity of the RPS during theflight time in order to keep the pilot flying safe from any intervention or distraction;

(2)

(c) when not in use they are stored in a secure place.(3)

Confidentiality of the messages, exchanged between the RPS and RPA;(1)

Access control to authorise the RPS access to the RPA, through an established procedure;(2)

Denial to unauthorized users of the ability to command and control the RPAS.(3)



UAS operators shall establish a security management system comprising a threat-based, risk-managed approach under which to assess and manage their own security risks, threats andimpacts;

(1)

The security management system shall include a risk policy transparent, predictable andcontrollable, focused on the largest risks and equitable;

(2)

The UAS operator shall report to the Civil Aviation Authority all observed potential securityattacks.

(3)



APPENDICES

Appendix II.1

Product requirements for subcategory A0 UASs

A UAS eligible for operations in subcategory A0, shall:

Appendix II.2



I. Physical and mechanical properties

1. The UA must have the requisite mechanical strength and, where appropriate, stability, towithstand the stresses to which it is subjected during use without breakage or deformationinterfering with its safe flight.

II. Flammability

1. The UAS elements must not constitute dangerous flammable elements in their normaloperational environment.

2. The UAS elements must neither be explosive nor contain elements or substances likely toexplode.

III. Electrical properties

1. The UAS shall not be powered by electricity of a nominal voltage exceeding 24 volts direct

have a maximum take-off mass, including payload, of 250 g;(1)

have performance limitations or an active system limiting the attainable height of the UA to amaximum of 50 m above the ground level, limiting the distance of the UA to 100 m from thetake-off point, and the maximum ground speed of the UA shall be less than 54 km/h (15 m/s);

(2)

be safely controllable without any training courses;(3)

be placed on the market with clear operational instructions and warnings highlighting therisks related to UAS operations, adapted to the age of the user;

(4)

include information required to use the UAS in accordance with the applicable regulations onaviation safety, security, privacy and data protection, liability and insurance and theawareness leaflet defined in Appendix II.5.

(5)

be made of materials, and shall have performance and physical characteristics, such as toguarantee that, in the event of an impact with a human body, the severity of the injuries thatcan be inflicted by the UA does not exceed AIS level 2; in any case, the UA must have amaximum take-off mass (MTOM), including payload, of less than 25 kg;

(1)

have performance limitations or an active system limiting the attainable height of the UA to amaximum of 50 m above the ground level;

(2)


comply with the following requirements:(4)



current (DC) or the equivalent alternating current (AC) voltage, and its accessible parts shall notexceed 24 volts DC or the equivalent AC voltage.

Internal voltages shall not exceed 24 volts DC or the equivalent AC voltage unless it is ensured thatthe voltage and current combination generated does not lead to any risk or harmful electric shock,even when the UAS is broken.

2. Parts of the UAS which are connected to, or likely to come into contact with, a source ofelectricity capable of causing an electric shock, together with the cables or other conductorsthrough which electricity is conveyed to such parts, must be properly insulated and mechanicallyprotected so as to prevent the risk of such a shock.

3. Under all foreseeable fault conditions, the UAS must provide protection against electrical hazardsarising from an electrical power source.

4. The UAS must provide adequate protection against fire hazards.

5. The UAS must be designed and manufactured in such a way that electric, magnetic andelectromagnetic fields and other radiation generated by the equipment are limited to the extentnecessary for the intended operation, and the UAS must operate at a safe level in compliance withthe generally acknowledged state of the art, taking account of specific EU measures.

6. The UAS must be designed and manufactured in such a way that, if the control system startsmalfunctioning or fails due to a failure of the system itself or an external factor, the UAS will notcause a significant hazard.

7. The UAS must be designed and manufactured in such a way that it does not present any healthhazards or risk of injury to eyes or skin from lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or any other type ofradiation;

Appendix II.3



be placed on the market with clear operational instructions highlighting the risks related toUAS operations;

(1)


(2)

be made of materials, and shall have performance and physical characteristics, such as toguarantee that, in the event of an impact with a human body, the severity of the injuries thatcan be inflicted by the UA does not exceed AIS level 4; in any case, the UAS must have amaximum take-off mass (MTOM), including payload, of less than 25 kg;

(1)

in case of a loss of data link, include a reliable and predictable method to recover the UA thatreduces the effect on third parties in the air or on the ground;

(2)

be designed to minimise noise emissions;(3)


include the following design features and functions:(5)

an ‘auto-return home’ function;(6)





II. Flammability




1. The UAS shall not be powered by electricity of a nominal voltage exceeding 48 volts directcurrent (DC) or the equivalent alternating current (AC) voltage, and its accessible parts shall notexceed 48 volts DC or the equivalent AC voltage.

Internal voltages shall not exceed 48 volts DC or the equivalent AC voltage unless it is ensured thatthe voltage and current combination generated does not lead to any risk or harmful electric shock,even when the UAS is broken.





6. The UAS must be designed and manufactured in such a way that, if the control system startsmalfunctioning or fails due to a failure of the system itself or an outside factor, the UAS does notcreate a significant hazard.


a maximum attainable altitude of 50 m above the ground through performance limitations oran active limitation system;

(7)

a geofencing system;(8)

an electronic identification system as a minimum represented by a QR code;(9)

compliance with the following requirements:(10)

be placed on the market with flight manual or equivalent, that include an appropriatedescription of all aspects that affect the safety of flight, as well as with instructions for

(1)



Appendix II.4



have a maximum take-off mass (MTOM), including payload, of less than 25 kg;



II. Flammability




1. The UAS shall not be powered by electricity of a nominal voltage exceeding 48 volts directcurrent (DC) or the equivalent alternating current (AC) voltage, and its accessible parts shall notexceed 48 volts DC or the equivalent AC voltage.

Internal voltages shall not exceed 48 volts DC or the equivalent AC voltage unless it is ensured thatthe voltage and current combination generated does not lead to any risk or harmful electric shock,

maintenance including troubleshooting procedures;

include information required to use the UAS in accordance with the applicable regulations onaviation safety, security, privacy and data protection, liability and insurance, and theawareness leaflet defined in Appendix II.5.

(2)

in case of a loss of data link, include a reliable and predictable method to recover the UA thatreduces the effects on third parties in the air or on the ground;

(1)

be designed to minimise noise emissions;(2)

be designed as far as practicable to avoid single failures resulting in a loss of control, or beequipped with an automatic system ensuring a safe flight termination in case of failures, orbe equipped with an impact energy limitation device;

(3)

include the following design features and functions:(4)

an ‘auto-return home’ function;(5)

a geofencing system;(6)

a maximum attainable altitude of 150 m of height from the ground, through performancelimitations or an active limitation system;

(7)

electronic identification system as a minimum represented by a QR code;(8)

compliance with the following requirements:(9)



even when the UAS is broken.





6. The UAS must be designed and manufactured in such a way that, if the control system startsmalfunctioning or fails due to a failure of the system itself or an external factor, the UAS does notcreate a significant hazard.


Appendix II.5

Awareness leaflet

be placed on the market with flight manual or equivalent, that include an appropriatedescription of all aspects that affect the safety of flight, as well as with instructions formaintenance including troubleshooting procedures;

(1)


(2)

Economic operators shall ensure that each UAS placed on the market is accompanied by an‘awareness leaflet’ to raise the attention of the consumer about the risks related to UAoperations and provide information about the applicable legislation on aviation safety,security, privacy and data protection, liability and insurance.

(1)

The leaflet shall include reference to a website, not managed by the economic operators,providing additional information.

(2)

As a minimum the leaflet shall summarise, in a form understandable by consumers, theinformation referred in the table below:

(3)



Mandatory minimum information to be included in the leaflet per A subcategories

A0 A1 A2 A3

Same aviation safety rules applicable to any operation in category A: private, recreational, toy,model, aerial work, commercial or non-commercial

Image and/or video capturing devices permitted, if not infringing privacy and data protection andsubject to applicable legislation on security

Dropping of objects, spraying of products, transport of dangerous goods and commercial airtransport prohibited

Art. 14 for access to airspace and contact ANS

Registration

Responsibilities of remote pilot

Occurrence reporting and contact

Liability and insurance

Limitations (ref. [3]UAS.OPA.050 (b))

Limitations (ref.UAS.OPA.060 (b))



Minimum age 14 years

Pilot competence Pilot competence



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ANNEX III

Placing UAS on the market

[PART-MKT]

Table of contents

Subpart A — GENERAL PROVISIONS

MKT.GEN.010 Scope

MKT.GEN.020 Placing on the market

Subpart B - OBLIGATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS

MKT.EOP.010 Obligations of manufacturers

MKT.EOP.020 Obligations of authorised representatives

MKT.EOP.030 Obligations of importers

MKT.EOP.040 Obligations of distributors

MKT.EOP.050 Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers and distributors

MKT.EOP.060 Identification of economic operators

Subpart C – PRODUCT'S CONFORMITY

MKT.CFT.010 Presumption of conformity

MKT.CFT.020 Conformity assessment procedures

MKT.CFT.030 Declaration of conformity

MKT.CFT.040 Technical documentation

Appendix III.1 CONTENTS OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

Appendix III.2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Appendix III.3 SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

SUBPART A

GENERAL PROVISIONSMKT.GEN.010 Scope

This Annex establishes a regulatory framework for placing on the Qatar market of UASdefined in Appendixes I.1 to I.4 as well as UAS components.

(1)

At the exception of UAS falling within the scope of Appendixes I.1 to I.4 and placed on themarket by the manufacturer in kit ready-to-assemble, home-built UAS do not fall within thescope of this Annex.

(2)



MKT.GEN.020 Placing on the market

The Civil Aviation Authority shall take appropriate measures to ensure that products falling withinthe scope of this Annex are made available on the market or put into service only on the conditionthat they meet the applicable requirements set out in the relevant Appendixes to this Annex and donot endanger the safety of persons, property or the environment when correctly maintained andused in accordance with the rules defined in this Regulation.

SUBPART B

OBLIGATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORSMKT.EOP.010 Obligations of manufacturers

When placing their product on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that it has beendesigned and manufactured in accordance with the relevant requirements set out inAppendixes I.1 to I.4 of this Regulation.

(1)

Manufacturers shall draw up the technical documentation referred to in MKT.CFT.060 andcarry out the relevant conformity assessment procedure referred to in MKT.CFT.020 or haveit carried out.

(2)

Where compliance of the product with the applicable requirements has been demonstratedby that conformity assessment procedure, manufacturers shall draw up a declaration ofconformity for each produced UA.

(3)

Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the declaration of conformity for10 years after the product has been placed on the market.

(4)

Manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place to ensure that changes in design,characteristics and software of series products do not alter the compliance of the product orthat relevant conformity assessment procedure is undertaken.

(5)

Manufacturers shall also ensure that procedures are in place to ensure that software upgradestaking place after the placing on the market do not alter the compliance of the product.

(6)

Manufacturers shall ensure that products they have placed on the market bears a type, batchor serial number or other element allowing its identification, or, where the size or nature ofthe product does not allow it, that the required information is provided on the packaging, orin a document accompanying it.

(7)

Manufacturers shall indicate on the product their name, registered trade name or registeredtrade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted or, where the size ornature of the product does not allow it, on its packaging, or in a document accompanying it.The address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted. Thecontact details shall be in a language easily understood by end-users and market surveillanceauthorities.

(8)

Manufacturers shall ensure that products placed on the market are accompanied byoperational instructions and safety information, comprising at least a flight manual orequivalent document, in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and otherend-user. In case of UA or UAS, instructions shall in addition include the information requiredto use the UA or UAS in accordance with the applicable legislation with regards to aviationsafety, privacy and data protection, liability and insurance. The leaflet defined in AppendixII.5 will be included in each package. Such instructions and safety information shall be clear,understandable and intelligible.

(9)



MKT.EOP.020 Obligations of authorised representatives

MKT.EOP.030 Obligations of importers

Manufacturers shall ensure that each product is accompanied by a copy of the declaration ofconformity or by a simplified declaration of conformity. Where a simplified declaration ofconformity is provided, it shall contain the exact internet address where the full text of thedeclaration of conformity can be obtained.

(10)

Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that products which they have placedon the market are not in conformity with this Regulation shall immediately take the correctivemeasures necessary to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, ifappropriate. Furthermore, where the product presents a risk, manufacturers shallimmediately inform the Civil Aviation Authority to that effect, giving details, in particular, ofthe non-compliance, of any corrective measures taken and of the results thereof.

(11)

Manufacturers shall, further to a reasoned request from the Civil Aviation Authority orqualified entity, provide it with all the information and documentation in paper or electronicform necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the UA, equipment to control it remotely orcritical component with this Regulation, in a language which can be easily understood by theauthority. They shall cooperate with that authority or qualified entity, at its request, on anyaction taken to eliminate the risks posed by the product which they have placed on themarket.

(12)

A manufacturer may, by a written mandate, appoint an authorised representative.(1)

The obligations laid down in MKT.EOP.010 (1) and the obligation to draw up technicaldocumentation laid down in MKT.EOP.010 (4) shall not form part of the authorisedrepresentative's mandate.

(2)

An authorised representative shall perform the tasks specified in the mandate received fromthe manufacturer. The mandate shall allow the authorised representative to do at least thefollowing:

(3)

keep the EU declaration of conformity and the technical documentation at the disposalof the market surveillance authorities for 10 years after the product has been placedon the market;

(a)

further to a reasoned request from the Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity,provide that authority or entity with all the information and documentation necessaryto demonstrate the conformity of the product;

(b)

cooperate with the Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity, at their request, on anyaction taken to eliminate the risks posed by the products covered by the authorisedrepresentative's mandate.

(c)

Importers shall place only compliant products on the market.(1)

Before placing a product on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriateconformity assessment procedure referred to in MKT.CFT.020 has been carried out by themanufacturer and that the product is in conformity with the requirements set out in AppendixI.1 to I.4. They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentationand is accompanied by the documents referred to in MKT.EOP.010 (11), and that themanufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in MKT.EOP.010 (7) and (8).

(2)



MKT.EOP.040 Obligations of distributors

Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity withthe requirements set out in the related Appendix I.1 to I.4, he shall not place the product onthe market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where product presents arisk, the importer shall inform the manufacturer and the Civil Aviation Authority to that effect.

(3)

Importers shall indicate on the product their name, registered trade name or registered trademark and the postal address at which they can be contacted or, where that is not possible,on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product. This includes cases where thesize of the product does not allow it, or where importers would have to open the packaging inorder to indicate their name and address on product. The contact details shall be in alanguage easily understood by end-users and market surveillance authorities.

(4)

Importers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by operational instructions and safetyinformation, comprising as a minimum a flight manual or equivalent, in a language which canbe easily understood by consumers and other end-users. In case of UA or UAS, instructionsshall include the information required to use the UA or UAS in accordance with the applicablelegislation with regards to aviation safety, privacy and data protection, liability and insurance.The leaflet defined in Appendix II.5 will be included in each package. Such instructions andsafety information, as well as any labelling, shall be clear, understandable and intelligible.

(5)

Importers shall ensure that, while product is under their responsibility, its storage or transportconditions do not jeopardise its compliance with the essential requirements set out therelated Appendixes II.1 to II.4.

(6)

When deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by a product, importers shall, toprotect the health and safety of end-users and third-parties, carry out sample testing ofproducts made available on the market, investigate, and, if necessary, keep a register ofcomplaints, of non-conforming of products and product system recalls, and shall keepdistributors informed of any such monitoring.

(7)

Importers who consider or have reason to believe that products which they have placed onthe market is not in conformity with this Regulation shall immediately take the correctivemeasures necessary to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, ifappropriate. Furthermore, where the product presents a risk, importers shall immediatelyinform the Civil Aviation Authority to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.

(8)

Importers shall, for 10 years after the product has been placed on the market, keep a copy ofthe declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities andensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, uponrequest.

(9)

Importers shall, further to a reasoned request from the Civil Aviation Authority or qualifiedentity, provide it with all the information and documentation in paper or electronic formnecessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product in a language which can be easilyunderstood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority or qualified entity, atits request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by the product which they haveplaced on the market.

(10)

When making a product available on the market distributors shall act with due care in relationto the requirements of this Regulation.

(1)

Before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the product isaccompanied by the documents referred to in MKT.EOP.010 (11), and that the manufacturer

(2)



MKT.EOP.050 Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers anddistributors

An importer or distributor shall be considered a manufacturer for the purposes of this Regulationand he shall be subject to the obligations of the manufacturer under MKT.EOP.010, where he placesa product on the market under his name or trade mark or modifies the product already placed onthe market in such a way that compliance with this Regulation may be affected.

MKT.EOP.060 Identification of economic operators

Economic operators shall, on request, identify the following to the Civil AviationAuthority:

(a) any economic operator who has supplied them with a product falling within the scope of thisAnnex;

(b) any economic operator to whom they have supplied a product falling within the scope of thisAnnex.

Economic operators shall be able to present the information referred to in the first paragraph for 10years after they have been supplied with the product and for 10 years after they have supplied the

and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in MKT.EOP.010 (7) and (8).

Distributors shall ensure that the product is accompanied by operational instructions andsafety information, comprising as a minimum a flight manual or equivalent, in a languagewhich can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users. In case of UA or UAS,instructions shall include the information required to use the UA or UAS in accordance withthe applicable legislation with regards to aviation safety, privacy and data protection, liabilityand insurance. The leaflet defined in Appendix II.5 will be included in each package. Suchinstructions and safety information, as well as any labelling, shall be clear, understandableand intelligible.

(3)

Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity withthe requirements set out in the related Appendix II.1 to II.4, he shall not make the productavailable on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where theproduct presents a risk, the distributor shall inform the manufacturer or the importer to thateffect as well as the Civil Aviation Authority.

(4)

Distributors shall ensure that, while a product is under their responsibility, its storage ortransport conditions do not jeopardise its compliance with the requirements set out in therelated Appendix II.1 to II.4.

(5)

Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have madeavailable on the market is not in conformity with this Regulation shall make sure that thecorrective measures necessary to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recallit, if appropriate, are taken. Furthermore, where the product presents a risk, distributors shallimmediately inform the Civil Aviation Authority or qualified entity to that effect, giving details,in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.

(6)

Distributors shall, further to a reasoned request from the Civil Aviation Authority or qualifiedentity, provide it with all the information and documentation in paper or electronic formnecessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product. They shall cooperate with thatauthority or entity, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by theproduct which they have made available on the market.

(7)



product.

SUBPART C

PRODUCT'S CONFORMITY

MKT.CFT.010 Presumption of conformity

Product which is in conformity published technical specifications or parts thereof shall be presumedto be in conformity with the relevant product's requirements set out in Appendixes II.1 to II.4covered by those specifications or parts thereof, unless such technical specifications have beendeclared not acceptable by the Civil Aviation Authority.

MKT.CFT.020 Conformity assessment procedures

MKT.CFT.030 Declaration of conformity

The manufacturer shall perform a conformity assessment of the product with a view toestablish compliance with the relevant requirements set out in Appendixes II.1 to II.4. Theconformity assessment shall take into account all intended and foreseeable operatingconditions.

(1)

In assessing the compliance of the product with the relevant requirements set out inAppendices II.1 to II.4, the manufacturer shall use internal production control.

(2)

Where, in assessing the compliance of the product with the relevant requirements set out inAppendixes II.1 to II.4, the manufacturer has not applied or has applied only in part theapplicable technical specifications, or where such specifications do not exist, the productshall be submitted with regard to those requirements to either of the following procedures:

(3)

Design type examination by a qualified entity, followed by the conformity to type based oninternal production control;

(4)

conformity based on full quality assurance control established by manufacturer and assessedby a qualified entity.

(5)

The declaration of conformity referred to in Article MKT.EOP.010 (11) shall, in case of an UA,identify the type of the product and state that the fulfilment of the correspondingrequirements set out in Appendix II.1 to II.4 has been demonstrated.

(1)

The declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Appendix III.2, shallcontain the elements set out in that Appendix and shall be continuously updated. It shall becompiled in English and translated into Arabic language.

(2)

The simplified declaration of conformity referred to in MKT.EOP.010 (11) shall contain theelements set out in Appendix II.3 and shall be continuously updated. It shall be compiled inEnglish and translated into Arabic language. The full text of the declaration of conformityshall be available at the internet address referred to in the simplified declaration ofconformity, at least in English language.

(3)

Where a product is subject to more than one Qatar act requiring a declaration of conformity, asingle declaration of conformity shall be drawn up in respect of all such Qatar acts. Thatdeclaration shall contain the identification of the Qatar acts concerned including theirpublication references.

(4)



MKT.CFT.040 Technical documentation

Appendix III.1

CONTENTS OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

The technical documentation shall, wherever applicable, contain at least the following elements:

By drawing up the declaration of conformity, the manufacturer shall assume responsibility forthe compliance of the product with the relevant requirements laid down in this Regulation.

(5)

The technical documentation shall contain all relevant data or details of the means used bythe manufacturer to ensure that the product complies with the related requirements set outin Appendixes II.1 to II.4. It shall, at least, contain the elements set out in Appendix III.1.

(1)

The technical documentation shall be drawn up before the product is placed on the marketand shall be continuously updated.

(2)

The technical documentation and correspondence relating to any design type examinationprocedure shall be drawn up at least in English language.

(3)

Where the technical documentation does not comply with paragraphs 1, 2 or 3 of this Article,and in so doing fails to present sufficient relevant data or means used to ensure complianceof the product with the related requirements set out in Appendices II.1 to II.4, the CivilAviation Authority or qualified entity may ask the manufacturer or the importer to have a testperformed at the expense of the manufacturer or the importer within a specified period inorder to verify compliance with the related requirements set out in Appendixes II.1 to II.4.

(4)

a general description of the UA or UA system including:(1)photographs or illustrations showing external features, marking and internal layout;(a)

versions of software or firmware affecting compliance with essential requirements;(b)

user information in the form of a flight manual or equivalent and installationinstructions;

(c)

conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, sub-assemblies, circuits and other relevant similar elements;

(2)

descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings andschemes and the operation of the UA or UA system;

(3)

a list of the technical specifications applied in full or in part, and, where those technicalspecifications have not been applied, descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet therequirements set out in Appendices II.1 to II.4, including a list of other relevant technicalprovisions applied. In the event of partly applied technical specification, the technicaldocumentation shall specify the parts which have been applied;

(4)

copy of the declaration of conformity;(5)

where applicable, copy of the design type examination certificate and its annexes asdelivered by the qualified entity involved;

(6)

results of design calculations made, examinations carried out, and other relevant similarelements;

(7)



Appendix III.2

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

1. Product (type, batch or serial number):

2. Name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative:

3. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

4. Object of the declaration (identification of the UA or UAS allowing traceability; it may include acolour image of sufficient clarity where necessary for the identification of the unmanned aircraft orunmanned aircraft system):

5. The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with this Regulation. Other Qatarlegislation where applicable

6. References to the relevant technical specifications used or references to the other technicalprovisions in relation to which conformity is declared. References must be listed with theiridentification number and version and, where applicable, date of issue:

7. Where applicable, the qualified entity … (name, number) … performed … (description ofintervention) … and issued the design type examination certificate: …

8. Where applicable, description of accessories and components, including software, which allowthe unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system to operate as intended and covered by thedeclaration of conformity:

9. Additional information:

Signed for and on behalf of: …

(place and date of issue):

(name, function) (signature):

Appendix III.3

SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The simplified declaration of conformity referred to in MKT.EOP.010 (11) shall be provided asfollows:

Hereby, [Name of manufacturer] declares that the UA [system] type [designation of type of UA orUA system] is in compliance with Regulation QCAR UAS XX/2017.

The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:www.xxxx.yy

test reports.(8)



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