What exactly is a SAIL III permit?

Whenever we talk about the possibility of drone logistics, this term comes up again and again: SAIL III. But what is it actually and why is it so important?

First of all: SAIL III is a permit class for the operation of drones. In other words, it is not about certifying a terminal device, but rather the planned flight operations and the organization behind them are examined as a whole and approved for implementation.

SAIL III is one of several categories of the SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment), which determines the risk of the planned operation and defines requirements. Of course, this also includes the appropriate hardware with corresponding precautions for emergencies, but also a precisely regulated process flow and, of course, appropriately trained personnel.

If all this is in place, a delivery operation by drone, for example, can be approved, which can then not only be highly automated and take place out of sight of pilots, but can also fly over residential and industrial areas.

Incidentally, we are one of the first authorities in Germany to have successfully completed this process together with partners. And, of course, we are now making the expert knowledge we have gained available to our customers. We go through the entire process with them – from the initial idea through the entire approval process to the successful take-off.

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