Unmanned aircraft and drones

Information about all aspects of unmanned aviation

Our role

Recreational drones and private flights

Permissions and exemptions

Model aircraft

Guidance on the regulations that apply

CAP 658 Model aircraft safety guidance

Commercial operations with small drones

Guidance for small drone operators

Larger unmanned aircraft

Aircraft with an operating mass greater than 20kg flown beyond visual line of sight

Guidance on regulations and exemptions

Information for the public

Guidance on regulations, reporting concerns and hiring a drone operator for filming or photography

Approved drone operators

Consumers Tweets

@UK_CAA #A1Travel/#ChadwellTravel has ceased trading see https://t.co/xKpCiw7dpt 2 hours ago

@UK_CAA #A1Travel/#ChadwellTravel ceased trading. Most holidays will operate as normal https://t.co/QSPCLAu585 will take over future bookings. 2 hours ago

@UK_CAA If you are an experienced helicopter flight examiner you may be interested in this role https://t.co/a3yTb9YxZU within our Flight Ops team 19 hours ago

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Consumers News

CAA flying programme ends as last flight lands at London Luton Airport 16 October, 2017

Flights depart the UK to bring home final passengers of CAA flying programme 15 October, 2017

CAA flying programme: Two days remain, 6,000 passengers still to return 14 October, 2017

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Consumers Blogs

Passengers with hidden disabilities 8 December, 2016

Holiday travel tips 7 December, 2016

Drone safety a key factor ahead of Christmas 2 December, 2016

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