EASA Publishes June 2026 Revision of Easy Access Rules for UAS, Incorporating SORA 2.5 Package
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released the June 2026 revision of its Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The update integrates ED Decision 2025/018/R, published on 29 September 2025, and introduces the SORA 2.5 package developed by JARUS — the latest version of the Specific Operations Risk Assessment framework used for Specific Category flight authorisations across Europe.
Highlights
- EASA published the June 2026 revision of its Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, establishing a new compliance framework for European drone operators.
- The revision integrates ED Decision 2025/018/R, officially published on 29 September 2025, as its core regulatory update.
- SORA 2.5, developed by JARUS, is introduced as the latest Specific Operations Risk Assessment package for Specific Category UAS flight authorisations in Europe.
- The SORA 2.5 update refines risk classification mechanisms to enable more accurate safety assessments across specific UAS operational scenarios.
- Commercial UAS operators in the EU are advised to immediately review the updated rules and align their procedures and safety documentation with the new requirements.
EASA Publishes June 2026 Revision of Easy Access Rules for UAS, Incorporating SORA 2.5 Package
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released the June 2026 revision of its Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), delivering an updated compliance framework for the European drone industry.
Key Changes in This Revision
The revision incorporates ED Decision 2025/018/R, officially published on 29 September 2025. The central change is the introduction of the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) 2.5 package — the latest iteration of the risk assessment methodology that underpins Specific Category UAS operations in Europe.
SORA 2.5 was developed by the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS) and represents one of the most significant tools available to UAS operators seeking operational authorisation under the Specific Category.
What This Means for Drone Operators
Since its introduction, the SORA framework has become a globally recognised reference standard for drone risk assessment. The SORA 2.5 update further refines the risk classification mechanism, enabling UAS operators, UAS service suppliers, and national aviation authorities to more accurately assess safety risks across specific operational scenarios and obtain the corresponding flight authorisations.
Commercial drone operators conducting UAS operations within the European Union are advised to review the latest revision promptly, ensuring that their operational procedures and safety management documentation comply with current regulatory requirements.
The full document is available on the EASA official website: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/easa-published-revision-june-2026-easy-access-rules-unmanned-aircraft-systems
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