Request of FOIA regarding HAPS testing
Dear European Border and Coast Guard Agency,
Under the right of access to documents in the EU treaties, as developed in Regulation 1049/2001, I am requesting documents regarding HAPS testing.
This request concerns documents related to Frontex's development and testing of high-altitude surveillance systems for border management purposes. Specifically, I seek access to all documents pertaining to the following projects and activities:
1. High-Altitude Surveillance Systems Development Programme
Documents related to the programme initiated following the 2023 feasibility study on the maturity of high-altitude systems, including but not limited to:
• The 2023 feasibility study on high-altitude systems maturity and any related assessments or evaluations
• Strategic documents and proposals submitted to the European Commission regarding the integration of high-altitude systems into the Integrated Border Management Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument
• Technical specifications describing systems operating at various altitudes, from high altitude (just below outer space) down to sea surface level
• Documentation concerning the planned mid-2025 call for fostering the inclusion of uncrewed capabilities in the European Border and Coast Guard as a whole
• Plans, strategies, and frameworks for integrating these systems into a network operating at all altitudes within Frontex operations
2. 2025 High-Altitude Systems Pilot Programme
All documentation related to the planned 2025 pilot programme for high-altitude systems, including:
• Operational plans and timelines for the 2025 pilot programme
• Budget and costs plans
• Technical specifications of the high-altitude systems to be tested
• Risk assessments and safety protocols
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the pilot activities
3. Mediterranean Test Flight
Complete documentation concerning the test flight over the Mediterranean planned for summer 2025, including but not limited to:
• Detailed flight plans, including routes, altitudes, duration, and operational parameters
• Authorisations obtained from national aviation authorities and any relevant international bodies
• List of all authorities, agencies, and entities involved in or consulted regarding the test flight
• Reports on test outcomes, including technical performance data, operational findings, and any incidents or anomalies recorded
• Data protection impact assessments and fundamental rights compliance documentation
4. Contractual and Procurement Documentation
All procurement-related documents, including:
• Public procurement notices, calls for tenders, or requests for proposals related to high-altitude surveillance systems
• Contracts awarded to suppliers, manufacturers, or service providers for the development, testing, or deployment of such systems
• Financial documentation indicating budgets allocated to these programmes
5. Inter-Institutional and Stakeholder Correspondence
Communications and correspondence with:
• The European Commission, particularly regarding funding instruments and policy integration
• EU Member States and their relevant authorities concerning national cooperation, airspace authorisations, and operational coordination
• Third-country authorities, if applicable
• Private sector entities, research institutions, or technology providers involved in the development or supply of high-altitude systems
• International organisations or bodies, including aviation and space authorities
6. Legal and Compliance Documentation
Documents addressing legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations, including:
• Legal opinions or analyses concerning the deployment of high-altitude surveillance systems
• Fundamental rights impact assessments
• Data protection impact assessments conducted pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
• Consultations with the European Data Protection Supervisor or other relevant oversight bodies
I request that the documents be provided in electronic format, preferably via email or through a secure download link. Should any of the requested documents be subject to exceptions under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, I kindly ask that you provide partial access to those documents where possible, redacting only the specific information that falls under the applicable exception.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.
Yours faithfully,
Luca Zorloni
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