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Gulf Insider
14-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
UAE Introduces Drone Navigation Rules
The number of drone operators in the UAE is expected to double in the coming years and authorities have laid out plans for navigation and airspace rules in the country. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced the region's first national regulation for the certification of air navigation service providers for unmanned aircraft, known as CAR Airspace Part Uspace. This regulation sets a comprehensive framework for organisations seeking to provide air navigation services for drones, ensuring they meet strict operational and safety requirements. UAE drone operators Designed with a holistic approach, the new regulation covers every critical aspect of certifying drone air navigation service provider, including: Contracting Training Quality assurance Safety Future planning Auditing Certification The goal is to seamlessly integrate drone operations into the existing aviation ecosystem, ensuring a cohesive, efficient, and safe airspace through licensed entities that provide specialised air navigation services for drones. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, emphasised the significance of this milestone, adding: 'This regulation is not just about compliance; it is a testament to our commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation in aviation. 'As drone operations are set to double in the near future, this proactive regulatory framework will serve as a model for seamless drone-commercial aviation integration, further cementing the UAE's position as a regional leader in the aviation industry'. Aqeel Ahmed Al Zarouni, Assistant Director-General of Aviation Safety Affairs, emphasised that the regulation is key to safely integrating advanced drone technologies into UAE airspace. By setting clear certification standards, it ensures high safety and professionalism while supporting industry growth and strengthening the UAE's position as a regional leader in innovative aviation practices. With the rapid evolution of drone technology, airspace demand for unmanned aircraft is increasing unprecedentedly. In the coming years, the number of drone operations across the UAE is expected to double, driven by technological advancements and a growing reliance on autonomous aerial systems. Also read: UAE Among Top 17 Countries Setting New Dividend Records in 2024 Source Arabian Business
Hi Dubai
14-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Introduces Landmark Airspace Regulation for Drone Navigation
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched the region's first national regulation for certifying air navigation service providers for unmanned aircraft, known as CAR Airspace Part Uspace. This pioneering framework sets stringent operational and safety standards for organisations seeking certification, ensuring seamless drone integration into the national aviation system. Designed with a comprehensive approach, the regulation covers key aspects such as contracting, training, quality assurance, safety protocols, future planning, auditing, and certification. Licensed entities will now be responsible for specialised air navigation services for drones, facilitating a cohesive and efficient airspace system. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, underscored the regulation's significance, stating, 'This regulation is not just about compliance; it is a testament to our commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation in aviation.' He further highlighted that as drone operations are expected to double in the near future, this regulatory framework will serve as a benchmark for integrating drones into commercial aviation, reinforcing the UAE's leadership in the aviation sector. Aqeel Ahmed Al Zarouni, Assistant Director-General of Aviation Safety Affairs, reiterated the regulation's crucial role in ensuring the safe integration of advanced drone technologies. By establishing clear certification standards, the framework promotes high safety levels, professionalism, and industry growth, further positioning the UAE as a frontrunner in innovative aviation practices. With the rapid advancement of drone technology, the demand for unmanned aircraft operations is surging. Industry experts anticipate a sharp increase in drone activity across the UAE in the coming years, driven by technological innovations and an increasing reliance on autonomous aerial systems. This regulatory milestone solidifies the UAE's commitment to fostering a safe and progressive airspace for the future of unmanned aviation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
TAG 91.1
13-03-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE introduces regulation for drone air navigation service providers
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced a groundbreaking regulation, making it the first in the region to set national standards for certifying air navigation service providers for unmanned aircraft. The new rule, known as CAR Airspace Part Uspace, provides a comprehensive framework for organisations looking to offer air navigation services for drones, ensuring they meet rigorous operational and safety requirements. This regulation covers all aspects of certifying drone service providers, including training, safety protocols, quality assurance, future planning and auditing. The aim is to integrate drone operations smoothly into the existing aviation system, creating a safe and efficient airspace for unmanned aircraft. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, highlighted that as drone operations are expected to double in the near future, this framework will set the stage for seamless integration between drones and commercial aviation, reinforcing the UAE's leadership in the aviation sector. #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) March 13, 2025
Dubai Eye
13-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE introduces regulation for drone air navigation service providers
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced a groundbreaking regulation, making it the first in the region to set national standards for certifying air navigation service providers for unmanned aircraft. The new rule, known as CAR Airspace Part Uspace, provides a comprehensive framework for organisations looking to offer air navigation services for drones, ensuring they meet rigorous operational and safety requirements. This regulation covers all aspects of certifying drone service providers, including training, safety protocols, quality assurance, future planning and auditing. The aim is to integrate drone operations smoothly into the existing aviation system, creating a safe and efficient airspace for unmanned aircraft. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, highlighted that as drone operations are expected to double in the near future, this framework will set the stage for seamless integration between drones and commercial aviation, reinforcing the UAE's leadership in the aviation sector. #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) March 13, 2025
Zawya
13-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE: GCAA issues first national regulation for certifying air navigation service providers for drones
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced the region's first national regulation for the certification of air navigation service providers for unmanned aircraft, known as CAR Airspace Part Uspace. This regulation sets a comprehensive framework for organisations seeking to provide air navigation services for drones, ensuring they meet strict operational and safety requirements. Designed with a holistic approach, the new regulation covers every critical aspect of certifying drone air navigation service provider, including contracting, training, quality assurance, safety, future planning, auditing, and certification. The goal is to seamlessly integrate drone operations into the existing aviation ecosystem, ensuring a cohesive, efficient, and safe airspace through licensed entities that provide specialised air navigation services for drones. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, emphasised the significance of this milestone, adding that, 'this regulation is not just about compliance; it is a testament to our commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation in aviation.' "As drone operations are set to double in the near future, this proactive regulatory framework will serve as a model for seamless drone-commercial aviation integration, further cementing the UAE's position as a regional leader in the aviation industry," he added. Aqeel Ahmed Al Zarouni, Assistant Director-General of Aviation Safety Affairs, emphasised that the regulation is key to safely integrating advanced drone technologies into UAE airspace. By setting clear certification standards, it ensures high safety and professionalism while supporting industry growth and strengthening the UAE's position as a regional leader in innovative aviation practices. With the rapid evolution of drone technology, airspace demand for unmanned aircraft is increasing unprecedentedly. In the coming years, the number of drone operations across the UAE is expected to double, driven by technological advancements and a growing reliance on autonomous aerial systems.
