As a drone pilot, you are confronted with a multitude of regulations and approval processes that significantly influence your services and opportunities. In particular, the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) is an important hurdle to overcome. But what exactly is behind this process and how can you manage it easily as a drone pilot?
The SORA challenge
SORA stands for Specific Operations Risk Assessment and is an essential part of the authorisation process for drone flights in the special category (see EU Drone Regulation). This is a complex and often time-consuming process, where numerous factors must be taken into account to ensure the safety of drone operations.
A SORA is always necessary if your planned drone flight no longer falls into the Open category. This is the case, for example, for flights above 120m, out of sight, in special areas and much more. With the help of a SORA, you can apply for a permit to fly anyway. This means you can offer drone flights that many other drone pilots may not dare to do. A crucial competitive advantage!
The SORA process involves a thorough risk analysis and the development of appropriate safety measures. Although this process is very important to ensure safety in the airspace, it can also be perceived as a bureaucratic hurdle that keeps you from your real goal – flying drones. This is one reason why many drone pilots avoid such flights and turn down potentially lucrative and exciting assignments.
Take off with ease thanks to SORA advice
This is where our platform skyzr comes in. Our goal is to help you successfully complete the SORA process and thus expand your opportunities as a drone pilot. With a completed SORA, you’ll be able to offer a wider range of drone flights and handle more complex assignments. And the best part? You can focus on what you do best – flying drones – while we take care of the bureaucratic part.
skyzr: Your partner in the SORA process
Our SORA advice includes:
- Application support: we guide you through the process of applying for an operating licence for unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Understanding the regulations: Our experts explain the requirements in detail so you know exactly what is expected of you.
- Risk analysis: With digital support, we conduct a thorough risk analysis to identify all potential hazards of your planned operations and develop appropriate safety measures.
- Safety management: We help you make your operations safer by providing you with concrete and actionable recommendations.
Make an appointment now on our website for a no-obligation consultation with our SORA expert Mario Marek. Click here for our SORA consultation and further information.
