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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems
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When reference is made to this Part, the conformity assessment procedure shall follow Modules B ([F3type] examination) and C (Conformity to type based on internal production control) of this Part.
Textual Amendments
F3Word in Annex Pt. 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(3)
Textual Amendments
F5Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(b)(i)
F6Words in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(b)(ii)
Textual Amendments
F7Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(c)
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F8Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(d)(i)
F9Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(d)(ii)
The application shall include:
the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the application is lodged by the authorised representative, his name and address as well;
a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other [F10approved] body;
the technical documentation; the technical documentation shall make it possible to assess the product’s conformity with the applicable requirements of this Regulation and shall include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risk(s); the technical documentation shall contain, wherever applicable, the elements set out in Article 17 of this Regulation;
the specimens representative of the production envisaged; the [F11approved] body may request further specimens if needed for carrying out the test programme;
the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution; this supporting evidence shall mention any documents that have been used, in particular where the relevant [F12designated] standards and/or technical specifications have not been applied or have not been applied in full; the supporting evidence shall include, where necessary, the results of tests carried out in accordance with other relevant technical specifications by the appropriate laboratory of the manufacturer or by another testing laboratory on his behalf and under his responsibility.
Textual Amendments
F10Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 3(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(d)(iii)
F11Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 3(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(d)(iii)
F12Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 3(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(d)(iv)
Textual Amendments
F13Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(e)(i)
For the product:
examine the technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the adequacy of the product’s technical design.
For the specimen(s):
verify that the specimen(s) has (have) been manufactured in conformity with the technical documentation, and identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the relevant [F14designated] standards and/or technical specifications, as well as the elements which have been designed without applying the relevant provisions of those standards;
carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check whether, where the manufacturer has chosen to apply the solutions in the relevant [F15designated] standards and/or technical specifications, these have been applied correctly;
carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check whether, where the solutions in the relevant [F16designated] standards and/or technical specifications have not been applied, the solutions adopted by the manufacturer meet the corresponding essential requirements of the legislative instrument;
agree with the manufacturer on a location where the examinations and tests will be carried out.
Textual Amendments
F14Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 4(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(e)(ii)
F15Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 4(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(e)(ii)
F16Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 4(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(e)(ii)
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F17Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(f)
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F18Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(g)(i)(aa)
F19Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(g)(i)(bb)
The F20... certificate and its annexes shall contain all relevant information to allow the conformity of manufactured products with the examined type to be evaluated and to allow for in service control.
Textual Amendments
F20Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(g)(ii)
Where the type does not satisfy the applicable requirements of this Regulation, the notified body shall refuse to issue an [F21type] examination certificate and shall inform the applicant accordingly, giving detailed reasons for its refusal.
Textual Amendments
F21Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(g)(iii)
Textual Amendments
F22Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 7 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(h)(i)
The manufacturer shall inform the [F23approved] body that holds the technical documentation relating to the [F24type] examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type that may affect the product’s conformity with the essential requirements of this Regulation or the conditions for the certificate’s validity. Such modifications shall require additional approval and attached to the original [F24type] examination certificate.
Textual Amendments
F23Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 7 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(h)(ii)(aa)
F24Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 7 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(h)(ii)(bb)
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F25Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(i)(aa)
F26Words in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(i)(bb)
F27Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(i)(cc)
Each [F28approved] body shall inform the other [F28approved] bodies concerning the [F29type] examination certificates and/or any additions thereto which it has refused, withdrawn, suspended or otherwise restricted, and, upon request, concerning the certificates and/or additions thereto which it has issued.
Textual Amendments
F28Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(ii)(aa)
F29Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(ii)(bb)
[F30The Secretary of State and the other approved bodies] may, on request, obtain a copy of the [F31type] examination certificates and/or additions thereto. On a reasoned request, [F32the Secretary of State] may obtain a copy of the technical documentation and the results of the examinations carried out by the [F33approved] body.
Textual Amendments
F30Words in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(iii)(aa)
F31Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(iii)(bb)
F32Words in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(iii)(cc)
F33Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(iii)(dd)
The [F34approved] body shall keep a copy of the [F35type] examination certificate, its annexes and additions, as well as the technical file including the documentation submitted by the manufacturer for 10 years after the product has been assessed or until the validity of the certificate expires.
Textual Amendments
F34Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(iv)(aa)
F35Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(i)(iv)(bb)
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F36Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B point 9 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(j)
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F4Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module B heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(4)(a)
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F37Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module C point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(5)(a)
The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that the manufacturing process and its monitoring ensure conformity of the manufactured product with the approved type described in the [F38type] examination certificate and with the applicable requirements set out in Parts 1 to 6, 16 and 17.
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F38Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module C point 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(5)(a)
The manufacturer shall affix the [F40UK] marking and, when relevant, the UA class identification label in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of this Regulation to each product that is in conformity with the type described in the [F41type] examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements set out in Parts 1 to 6, 16 and 17.
The manufacturer shall draw up a written F42... declaration of conformity for each product type and keep it at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 years after the product has been placed on the market. The F42... declaration of conformity shall clearly identify the product type for which it has been drawn up.
A copy of the F42... declaration of conformity shall be made available to the relevant authorities upon request.
Textual Amendments
F40Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module C point 3(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(5)(b)(ii)(aa)
F41Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module C point 3(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(5)(b)(ii)(bb)
F42Word in Annex Pt. 8 Module C point 3(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(5)(b)(iii)
Textual Amendments
F39Words in Annex Pt. 8 Module C point 3 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(5)(b)(i)
The manufacturer’s obligations set out in point 3 may be fulfilled by their authorised representative, on their behalf and under their responsibility, provided that this is specified in the mandate.]
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F1Substituted by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1058 of 27 April 2020 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 as regards the introduction of two new unmanned aircraft systems classes.
F2Word in Annex Pt. 8 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1593), regs. 1(2), 53(2)
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