# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/639 of 12 May 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 as regards standard scenarios for operations executed in or beyond the visual line of sight (Text with EEA relevance), Division: UAS.STS-02.050 Responsibilities of the airspace observer

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

An airspace observer shall:
(1) maintain a thorough airspace scan of the airspace surrounding the unmanned aircraft in order to identify any risk of a collision with any manned aircraft;
(2) maintain awareness of the position of the unmanned aircraft through direct airspace observation or through assistance provided by electronic means;
(3) alert the remote pilot when a hazard is detected and assist in avoiding or minimising the potential negative effects.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2020/639/annex/chapter/II/division/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-639/annex/chapter-II/division-5
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