What is an EARO
The EARO (Evaluación y Atenuación del Riesgo Operacional, operational risk assessment and mitigation) is the safety study that analyses the risks of a drone operation in controlled airspace or near an aerodrome, and defines the measures to mitigate them.
It is the document used to coordinate the operation with the air traffic service (ATS) provider: in Spain, usually ENAIRE, through its Planea platform. Without that coordination, you cannot fly in that airspace.
When you need it
- When the flight point is inside a control zone (CTR).
- When you fly in an aerodrome traffic zone (ATZ) or near an airport, aerodrome or heliport.
- When ENAIRE's UAS geographical zone requires the operation to be coordinated with the ATS provider.
Not every operation near an airport requires the same thing: it depends on the zone, the height and the distance. In the diagnosis, within 24 hours, we tell you whether your flight needs an EARO or whether another coordination is enough.
What our service includes
- Analysis of the flight point and the airspace involved.
- Writing the EARO: description of the operation, identification of the risks to air traffic and mitigation measures.
- Coordination and contingency procedures with the air traffic service.
- Submission on ENAIRE Planea and follow-up until coordination is obtained.
- Review of the pilot's requirements, such as the radio operator certificate when the operation requires radio communication.
How it is coordinated with ENAIRE
- Diagnosis. We check the zone and confirm whether your operation needs an EARO.
- Writing. We prepare the EARO with the details of your operation, your aircraft and your pilots.
- Submission on Planea. We send it to ENAIRE and answer their queries.
- Coordination. You receive proof of the coordination and the conditions under which you can fly.
Our commitment: EARO coordination within 2 weeks. ENAIRE's and other authorities' deadlines are always respected; ours is the fastest possible within the regulations.
Price
The EARO is quoted individually depending on the complexity of the operation. With a plan you get a discount on every EARO:
- ZONA 40−10 %
- ZONA 80−20 %
- ZONA 120−30 %