ANSI/CAN/UL-3030:2018
1 Scope
1.1 These requirements cover the electrical system of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), as defined in
this Standard, used in flight for commercial applications or flight incidental to business applications. UASs
covered by these requirements are intended to be operated by certified UAS pilots as identified in the
Federal Regulations, where the unmanned aircraft is less than 25 kg (55 lbs). The UAS is intended to be
provided with an internal lithium ion battery that is charged from an external source. UASs are intended
to have an operating voltage of not greater than 100 V dc, and are intended for outdoor operation. These
requirements also cover the electrical shock, fire and explosion hazards associated with the inherent
features of these UASs, as well as the battery and charger system combinations provided for recharging
the UAS.
1.2 With reference to 1.1, flight for commercial applications is considered any operation where the UAS
is intended for a specific use; which may include, but is not limited to, agricultural applications, scientific
or research applications, government or local police applications, search and rescue applications, video
applications for the film industry or news broadcasts, and the like. Flight incidental to business is a subset
of commercial applications that may consist of roof inspections by insurance agents or construction
workers, real estate photography, and the like.
1.3 This Standard does not cover:
a) Model aircraft, or hobby use, UASs which are marketed to and intended to be operated by
the general public;
b) The aspects of control associated with the human pilot (pilot error), UAS handling, contact or
impact of the UAS with external objects, people or structures, or adverse weather conditions
such as high winds that may affect operation, or the general airworthiness of the aircraft;
c) The ability of the UAS to correctly or adequately perform its intended operation;
d) The ability of the UAS to land safely if the battery is discharged in flight;
e) Any physiological effects associated with the use of UASs;
f) Devices for use in hazardous (classified) locations, which are subject to additional
requirements to mitigate risks of fire and explosion;
g) UASs used for any military or similar tactical operation; or
h) The efficacy of UAS communications or the effects of the loss of UAS communication during
flight.
1.4 The requirements of this Standard do not consider Federal Regulations associated with the operation
of commercial UASs. The operation of commercial UASs is intended to be in accordance with all Federal
Regulations when the UAS is used.
SDO:
UL
Language:
English
ICS Codes:
49.020;
29.220
Status:
Standard
Publish date:
2018-09-17
Standard Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL-3030:2018