UL 3030 OUTLINE

Description / Abstract: These requirements cover the electrical system of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as defined in this Outline, used in flight for commercial applications or flight incidental to business applications in accordance with U.S. Federal Regulation 14 CFR 107. UAVs covered by these requirements are intended to be operated by trained pilots as identified in the Federal Regulations, where the UAV is less than 55 lbs (25 kg). The UAV is intended to be provided with an internal lithium ion battery that is charged from an external source. UAVs are intended to have an operating voltage of not greater than 100 V dc, and are intended for outdoor operation. These requirements also cover the electrical shock, fire and explosion hazards associated with the inherent features of these UAVs, as well as the battery and charger system combinations provided for recharging the UAV.

With reference to 1.1, flight for commercial applications is considered any operation where the UAV is intended for a specific use; which may include, but is not limited to, agricultural applications, scientific or research applications, government or local police applications, search and rescue applications, video applications for the film industry or news broadcasts, and the like. Flight incidental to business is a subset of commercial applications that may consist of roof inspections by insurance agents or construction workers, real estate photography, and the like.

This Outline does not cover:

a) Model aircraft, or hobby use, UAVs which are marketed to and intended to be operated by the general public

b) The aspects of control associated with the human pilot (pilot error), UAV handling, contact or impact of the UAV with external objects, people or structures, or adverse weather conditions such as high winds that may affect operation;

c) The ability of the UAV to correctly or adequately perform its intended operation;

d) The ability of the UAV to land safely if the battery is discharged in flight; e) Any physiological effects associated with the use of UAVs;

f) Devices for use in hazardous (classified) locations, which are subject to additional requirements to mitigate risks of fire and explosion; or

g) UAVs used for any military or similar tactical operation.

h) The efficacy of UAV communications or the effects of the loss of UAV communication during flight.

The requirements of this Outline do not consider Federal Regulations associated with the operation of commercial UAVs. The operation of commercial UAVs is intended to be in accordance with all Federal Regulations when the UAV is used in the field.