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In this paper, we investigate requirements to prepare an application forSpecific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA), regulated by European UnionAviation Safety Agency (EASA) to obtain flight authorization for UnmannedAerial Vehicles (UAVs) operations and propose some perspectives to automate theapproach based on our successful application. Preparation of SORA requiresexpert knowledge as it contains technicalities. Also, the whole process is aniterative and time-consuming one. It is even more challenging for higher-riskoperations, such as those in urban environments, near airports, and multi- andcustomized models for research activities. SORA process limits the potentialsocio-economic impacts of innovative UAV capabilities. Therefore, in thispaper, we present a SORA example, review the steps and highlight challenges.Accordingly, we propose an alternative workflow, considering the same steps,while addressing the challenges and pitfalls, to shorten the whole process.Furthermore, we present a comprehensive list of preliminary technicalprocedures, including the pre/during/post-flight checklists, design andinstallation appraisal, flight logbook, operational manual, training manual,and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which are not explicitlyinstructed in SORA manual. Moreover, we propose the initial idea to create anautomated SORA workflow to facilitate obtaining authorization, which issignificantly helpful for operators, especially the scientific community, toconduct experimental operations.

On SORA for High-Risk UAV Operations under New EU Regulations: Perspectives for Automated Approach