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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 Article 8

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 Article 8

Network identification service

Article 8

1.   A network identification service shall allow the continuous processing of the remote identification of the UAS throughout the duration of the flight and shall provide the remote identification of the UAS to the authorised users referred to in paragraph 4 in an aggregated manner. 2.   The network identification service shall allow for the authorised users to receive messages with the following content: (a) the UAS operator registration number; (b) the unique serial number of the unmanned aircraft or, if the unmanned aircraft is privately built, the unique serial number of the add-on; (c) the geographical position of the UAS, its altitude above mean sea level and its height above the surface or take-off point; (d) the route course measured clockwise from true north and the ground speed of the UAS; (e) the geographical position of the remote pilot or, if not available, the take-off point; (f) the emergency status of the UAS; (g) the time at which the messages were generated. 3.   The information provided by the network identification services shall be updated at a frequency that the competent authority has determined. 4.   The authorised users shall be: (a) the general public as regards information that is deemed public in accordance with applicable Union and national rules; (b) other U-space service providers in order to ensure the safety of operations in the U-space airspace; (c) the air traffic services providers concerned; (d) when designated, the single common information service provider; (e) the relevant competent authorities.

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CitationArticle 8 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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