Primary elements of the assessment of UAS conformity with the requirements laid down in Regulation 2019/945 within Certification Programme ILOT-01 Conformity Assessment – Module B – EU-type examination:

1. planning and preparation of an assessment, examination of the documentation, examination of a specimen,
2. assessment of the product properties through examination, inspection, assessment of the design,
3. review and assessment of the evidence obtained in the course of b),
4. a certification decision and issuance of relevant certification documents (a certificate of indefinite validity), where applicable,
5. surveillance as per the relevant programme (including as a result of market signals, changes in the design, changes in the requirements, commissioning of a new production line, a new location etc.).

The basic elements of the assessment of the conformity of UAS with the requirements of Regulation 2019/945 under Certification Programme ILOT-02 Conformity Assessment – Module H – Conformity based on full quality assurance:

1. planning and preparation of an audit/audits, examination of the technical documentation of the product, examination of the documentation of the quality system for design, manufacture, final inspection and testing of the product concerned,
2. assessment of the capacity to manufacture a product that meets the requirements on the basis of the quality system operated (audits),
3. review and assessment of the evidence obtained in the course of b),
4. a certification decision and issuance of certification documents with validity of 3 years, where applicable,
5. arrangements regarding scheduled surveillance audits (2 surveillance audits during the 3-year certification cycle),
6. arrangements regarding re-certification (for another 3-year cycle).

QUALITY POLICY AND IMPARTIALITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

Quality Policy

The Impartiality and Confidentiality Policy

HANDLING OF APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS

In the process of handling appeals and complaints, i.e. receiving, processing and decision-making, the requirements of confidentiality and impartiality are taken into account.

No discriminatory action is taken against any person submitting a complaint or appeal, nor against the Body’s Client.

The claim may be submitted by the Client or another party:

• in writing to the address: Certification Body Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation al. Krakowska 110/114 02-256 Warsaw or via e-mail to cert@ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl,
• by phone at +48 573 103 839,
• in person by appointment.

Appeals and complaints are considered by the Director of Łukasiewicz Research Network–Institute of Aviation in accordance with the procedure established in the Institute, provided that they concern certification activities for which the Body is responsible. Appeals and complaints which do not concern certification activities for which the Body is responsible are not considered, which communicated in writing to the party lodging an appeal/complaint.

Considering appeals and complaints the Body follows the Quality Polish and the Impartiality Policy, ensuring that there are no discriminating actions whatsoever.

Decisions regarding an appeal/complaint is made by responsible persons who are not involved in the subject of the complaint/appeal within 14 days (inclusively) from their receipt by the Body, provided that they do not require any additional actions (examinations, audits, studies etc.). If they do require such actions, the said time may be extended.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q&A

What is UAS certification in the open/specific category?

Certification of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) meant for open/specific category operations is a reliable and impartial process of assessing UAS product conformity with applicable provisions of law. The conformity assessment by a third party is a confirmation that the product meets essential requirements laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 19 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems. When placing a Class C0-C6 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) on the European Union market, manufacturers must guarantee that it has been designed and made in accordance with the requirements laid down in Regulation 2019/945.

This conformity assessment (certification) process should not be confused with the certification of UASs operated in the certified category, which encompasses operations that involve a higher risk of damage to third parties in the event of an accident, such as transport of persons or dangerous goods, flights over assemblies of people with a drone that has dimension above 3 metres or other high-risk situations which extend beyond the open and specific category restrictions.

Is the drone conformity assessment necessary?

The obligation to carry out a UAS conformity assessment arises from law and is based on Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 19 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems. The Regulation provides requirements on designing and manufacturing of UAS meant for use in the EU under the terms and conditions laid down in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, and on direct remote identification add-ons. The purpose of the requirements is to ensure that UAS put on the European market are safe and pose no risk to the health and safety of people, animals and property.

What to individual drone classes mean?

Regulation 2019/945 provides basic parameters characteristic of respective UAS classes whose design, manufacture and operation are subject to certification. The Regulation includes also:

– rules on making UAS intended for use in the “open” and “specific” categories and remote identification add-ons available on the market and on their free movement in the Union,

– rules for third-country UAS operators conducting operations in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 within the single European sky airspace.

In accordance with Regulation 2019/945, drones have been divided into 7 different classes bearing class identification labels C0 to C6. Each class is defined by a technical specification, including the required equipment and performance of the unmanned aircraft system. Class designations refer the open category – low risk, and the specific category – moderate risk. Identification labels C0, C1, C2, C3 and C4 apply to drones operated in the open category, whereas labels C3 and C4 are placed on drones operated in accordance with standard scenarios, respectively STS-5 and STS-6