Noting the importance of information technology to the program of work in ISO/TC 20/SC 16 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), the leadership teams of ISO/TC 20/SC 16 and ISO/IEC JTC 1 organized a joint workshop to learn about the respective work programs for each group. As a result of the workshop a new JTC 1 group was formed.

JTC 1 Advisory Group 19 (AG 19) on Coordination with ISO TC 20/SC 16 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as specified in JTC 1’s document N15649 (The report of the Joint Workshop).

AG 19 will address issues relating to areas like:

• ISO license and drone identity module for drones (eg. whether it aligns with UAS usage models). Noting there is a liaison in place between TC 20/SC 16 and SC 17, we should arrange a follow up discussion on this specific project to discuss these concerns.

• Low Altitude Drone Area Network (LADAN)

• Terminology: Drone vs. UAS

• High-level coordination activity for managing collaboration between JTC 1 and TC 20/SC 16. The two teams will work together to review current joint work to explore new opportunities

• Planning of future discussions on Cyber Security which identifies areas of need in UAS and engages experts from JTC 1/SC 27, Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection.

• Create missing liaison relationships (e.g. between TC 20/SC 16 and JTC 1/SC 41 Internet of things and digital twin)


Terms of Reference:

1. Execution of key outcomes from the Joint Workshop on information technology for UAS with the relevant JTC 1/SCs such as SC 6, SC 17, SC 27, SC 41 as specified in JTC 1 N15649,

2. Support future collaboration with ISO TC 20/SC 16 (new action items, future workshops, etc.)


Convenor: Haiying Lu (China)

Initial members include: Australia, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, UK, JTC 1 Chair, SC 6, SC 17, SC 27, SC 40 and SC 41

Membership is open to:

1. Individuals nominated by National Bodies (representing the interests of their NB);

2. Two representative per JTC 1/SC, JTC 1/WG, JTC 1/AG, relevant ISO and IEC Committees;

3. Members of ISO Central Secretariat and IEC Central Office