Before starting an UAS operation in the ‘specific’ category the UAS operator shall obtain an operational authorisation from the national competent authority of the Member State of registration, except:

1. (a)

   when point UAS.SPEC.020 is applicable; or

2. (b)

   the UAS operator holds an LUC with the appropriate privileges, in accordance with Part C of this Annex.

The UAS operator shall submit an application for an updated operational authorisation if there are any significant changes to the operation or to the mitigation measures listed in the operational authorisation.

The application for an operational authorisation shall be based on the risk assessment referred to in Article 11 and shall include in addition the following information:

1. (a)

   the registration number of the UAS operator;

2. (b)

   the name of the accountable manager or the name of the UAS operator in the case of a natural person;

3. (c)

   the operational risk assessment;

4. (d)

   the list of mitigation measures proposed by the UAS operator, with sufficient information for the competent authority to assess the adequacy of the mitigation means to address the risks;

5. (e)

   an operations manual when required by the risk and complexity of the operation;

6. (f)

   a confirmation that an appropriate insurance cover will be in place at the start of the UAS operations, if required by Union or national law.