Mer
29
Apr
Seminari e Convegni
An overview of the EU regulatory framework governing civil drone operations
The workshop “An overview of the EU regulatory framework governing civil drone operations” is organized by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering-DIMEAS and will be delivered by Leonardo Capacci, an expert at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The event will take place on 29 April 2026 at 14:30 and will explore the European regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Abstract
The workshop introduces the European regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), as defined by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, examining its legal architecture and main operational implications across the European Union.
Key regulatory requirements will be addressed, including UAS operator registration, remote pilot competency, CE marking, operational authorizations, and the role of national aviation authorities under the coordination of EASA. Particular attention will be given to the SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) methodology, which serves as a reference for authorizing operations in the “specific” category.
The session will also address the current state of implementation of the regulatory framework, highlighting key compliance challenges, regulatory gaps, and possible future developments.
Biography
Leonardo Capacci is an expert at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and has over twenty-five years of experience in the aviation sector. He has held managerial roles in commercial air operations and in aircraft and rotorcraft manufacturing organizations.
Since joining EASA in 2016, he has contributed to rulemaking activities and, since 2021, has been a member of the expert group responsible for the development and implementation of the European regulatory framework for UAS.
He also serves as a team leader in standardization processes supporting the implementation of European drone regulations.
The event will take place on 29 April 2026 at 14:30 and will explore the European regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Abstract
The workshop introduces the European regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), as defined by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, examining its legal architecture and main operational implications across the European Union.
Key regulatory requirements will be addressed, including UAS operator registration, remote pilot competency, CE marking, operational authorizations, and the role of national aviation authorities under the coordination of EASA. Particular attention will be given to the SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) methodology, which serves as a reference for authorizing operations in the “specific” category.
The session will also address the current state of implementation of the regulatory framework, highlighting key compliance challenges, regulatory gaps, and possible future developments.
Biography
Leonardo Capacci is an expert at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and has over twenty-five years of experience in the aviation sector. He has held managerial roles in commercial air operations and in aircraft and rotorcraft manufacturing organizations.
Since joining EASA in 2016, he has contributed to rulemaking activities and, since 2021, has been a member of the expert group responsible for the development and implementation of the European regulatory framework for UAS.
He also serves as a team leader in standardization processes supporting the implementation of European drone regulations.