EBR 64

Beyond visual line of sight drone missions

EBR 64

Our outdoor test area EBR 64 is used for flights taking off from runway 06/24 and/or flights operational outside of the EBR’s 61, 62 and 63 for beyond line of sight drone missions.

Applications

  • UAS multi-copter
  • Fixed-wing flight training
  • Demonstration & events

Facilities

  • Surface: approx. 12km x 7km (6000 Ha)*
    • Minus a 50 m bufferzone from the edges of the area
  • Maximum area altitude 2000 Ft AMSL (1750 Ft AGL/ 530 m AGL)*
  • *Minus 100 Ft safety bufferWIFI available
  • Permanent contact with control tower

Operational requirements

  • In accordance with UAS Geozone entry Requirements for EBR 64
  • Take-off and landing from the RWY 06/24 or from one of the platforms in EBR 61 (see procedures EBR 61)
  • UAS have to avoid all populated areas within EBR 64
  • No simultaneous manned traffic is allowed in Sint-Truiden ATZ when UAS active in EBR 64
  • Permanent contact between de Drone Zone Responsible (DZR) and the Duty Aerodrome Commander thru ProTalk 2-way ground communication system (provided at DronePort) and back up by mobile phone The area has to be activated by NOTAM.  NOTAM request will be introduced by the Droneport Geozone Manager after drone-flight slot approval
  • Slot request to be introduced by the drone operator at the latest 2 working days before the day of the flight event
  • DZR must contact Duty Aerodrome Commander a safety problem occurs or could occur in respect to manned aircraft
  • DZR must inform Duty Aerodrome Commander of any incident or accident
  • DZR will inform Duty Aerodrome Commander at the start and the end of flying activities

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