Position Papers
The Position Papers section serves as JEDA’s collective voice in the European drone and air mobility policy arena. Here you will find our official statements, consultation responses, and policy recommendations — supported by data, surveys, and market insights from across Europe.
Together, these documents reflect our mission to contribute constructively to European policymaking and ensure that regulation evolves hand in hand with technological and market realities
Standard Scenario Scoping White Paper
The Standard Scenario Scoping White Paper represents a major contribution by JEDA and its expert members to the evolution of European drone regulation. Developed by a cross-European team of highly experienced professionals from the industry, training, and regulatory fields, the paper provides a detailed analysis of the current limitations of Standard Scenarios (STS) and offers evidence-based recommendations to make them more usable, effective, and aligned with real operational needs.
While the existing STS-01 and STS-02 scenarios have seen limited uptake due to restrictive conditions and technical burdens, this white paper identifies practical pathways to create new, fit-for-purpose STSs that better reflect today’s UAS market and operational realities.
By combining technical expertise, operational experience, and regulatory insight, JEDA’s proposal aims to reduce administrative workload for authorities, increase safety and efficiency for operators, and stimulate innovation across the European drone ecosystem.
This document is not only a technical analysis — it is a strategic industry contribution to shaping the next generation of European drone regulation, built on collaboration, competence, and a shared vision for safe, scalable, and practical unmanned operations.
A Whitepaper. What is the status of the European Drone Industry?
Results and Summary of the 2024 Industry Survey of European Drone Associations JEDA
A Whitepaper. Probability of a UAS flyaway
A document prepared by DCRO estimating the probability of a UAS flyaway based on industry data
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