Functional Safety Certification for Inspection Drones: ISO 21384-3 Explained

Date
2027-02-19
Location
Online
Host
Zach L

About this event

A Gap Analysis Workshop for Functional Safety Engineers pursuing functional safety certification. A live 30-minute gap analysis workshop on ISO 21384-3 (UAS Operational Procedures) for inspection drones, built for functional safety engineers pursuing functional safety certification. What We'll Cover: What ISO 21384-3 (UAS Operational Procedures) requires and how its scope applies to inspection drones Mapping ISO 21384-3 clauses to the certification evidence assessors expect System-specific hazards and safety functions typical of inspection drones Common findings that delay certification, and how to avoid them A practical readiness roadmap for functional safety engineers preparing for assessment Related topics: ISO 21384-3 · Inspection Drones · functional safety certification · functional s

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About ISO 21384-3 (UAS Operational Procedures)

This hands-on workshop builds applied knowledge and team exercises around the certification requirements of ISO 21384-3.

ISO 21384-3 specifies operational procedures for unmanned aircraft systems: organizational requirements for operators — planning, crew competence, maintenance, and safety management for commercial drone operations.

What it regulates

Operator manuals and procedures: flight planning and risk, crew roles/training, airworthiness upkeep, incident reporting — the operational quality system around UAS flights.

Who must comply

Commercial drone operators and enterprise flight departments, complementing regulatory operator certificates.

Key requirements of ISO 21384-3

  • Operator organization and responsibilities
  • Operational procedures per flight phase incl. abnormal situations
  • Maintenance and configuration control of UAS
  • Records, reporting and continuous improvement

Key concepts: ISO 21384-3

Crew resource discipline
Defined pilot/observer roles and handovers for BVLOS-scale operations.
Operations manual
The living document regulators and auditors sample for operational maturity.
UAS operator
The organization accountable for flight operations (vs the manufacturer).

Frequently asked questions: ISO 21384-3

Does 21384-3 substitute for aviation-authority rules?

No — it structures operator practice beneath the regulatory layer (EASA/FAA), and pairs naturally with SORA for approval of specific-category operations.

Standard information based on the published text of ISO 21384-3 (UAS Operational Procedures). Event content is provided by the host. For authoritative guidance, consult the official standard body.