EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones
[in effect]European Union · operational restriction · operational restriction
Jurisdiction
European Union
Classification
operational restriction
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jan 26, 2023
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
EU Regulation 2021/664 establishes the U-space framework for unmanned aircraft traffic management, defining services including e-registration, flight authorization, traffic information, and geo-awareness. EASA published first set of AMC/GM for U-space in 2026. Mandatory U-space services rolling out for urban drone flights.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones cover?
EU Regulation 2021/664 establishes the U-space framework for unmanned aircraft traffic management, defining services including e-registration, flight authorization, traffic information, and geo-awareness. EASA published first set of AMC/GM for U-space in 2026. Mandatory U-space services rolling out for urban drone flights.
Where does EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones apply?
EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in European Union on the DEPLOY registry.
When did EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones take effect?
EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones is recorded as effective January 26, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones still in effect?
EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones apply to?
EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of EU U-space Regulation (EU) 2021/664: Airspace Management for Drones: A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
1 document- https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/regulations/u-spaceOfficial Source
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/regulations/u-space