The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Panel completed its latest round of work on March 20, 2026 “reaching the final stage of delivering its foundational technical provisions,” according to Hao Liu, professor at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) and former Secretary General of JARUS.
The RPAS Panel coordinates and develops ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), Procedures and Guidance material for RPAS, “to facilitate a safe, secure and efficient integration of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) into non-segregated airspace and aerodromes.”
According to an ICAO Linkedin post. ICAO provisions are now in place addressing key components of RPAS integration, including licensing of remote pilots (Annex 1); airworthiness of RPAS (Annex 8); authorization of operators to conduct international RPAS operations (Annex 6, Part IV); and safety management (Annex 19).”
“ICAO is now advancing the next critical pieces of the global RPAS framework, finalizing provisions for air traffic management integration, including interception of RPAS, detect and avoid (DAA) capabilities, C2 link procedures and systems and aerodrome integration,” said the organization.
“This monumental work lays the groundwork for the safe, secure, and efficient integration of RPAS into international civil aviation,” said Hao Liu. “Our provisions are designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the global aviation system, directly contributing to greater global capacity.”
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https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/icao-ua-advanced-air-mobility/posts/?feedView=all
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hao-liu-88aa5030/