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PURPOSE OF THE CIRCULAR

The purpose of this circular is to:

a) apprise States of the emerging ICAO perspective on the integration of UAS into non-segregated airspace and at aerodromes;

b) consider the fundamental differences from manned aviation that such integration will involve; and

c) encourage States to help with the development of ICAO policy on UAS by providing information on their own experiences associated with these aircraft.

Unmanned aircraft (UA) are, indeed, aircraft; therefore, existing SARPs apply to a very great extent. The complete integration of UAS at aerodromes and in the various airspace classes will, however, necessitate the development of UAS-specific SARPs to supplement those already existing.