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NATS air traffic control disruption: passenger rights

If you are being affected by flight delays or cancellations following Tuesday’s air traffic control issues at NATS, you may be entitled to help. Information on your rights can be found on our website by clicking the link below.

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Carrying goods and dropping articles

Including information on carrying dangerous goods.

You must have an Operational Authorisation from us if you want to drop articles from your drone or other unmanned aircraft. 

Dangerous goods 

You must get an additional approval from us before using your drone or unmanned aircraft to carry dangerous goods. 

This approval is in addition to the requirement to have an Operational Authorisation. 

You can apply for an Operational Authorisation while you're waiting for approval to carry dangerous goods, but your Operational Authorisation will specify that you have the approval in place. 

For more information, see our Guidance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods as Cargo for UAS/RPAS Operators in the Specific Category (CAP 2555)(opens in a new tab). 

How to apply for approval to carry dangerous goods 

1) Read our detailed guidance on transport of dangerous goods. 

2) Submit an Application for Approval to Transport Dangerous Goods by Air (PDF form) 

3) Complete and send the payment details form (PDF form) 

Charges 

Details of the charges for dangerous goods approval are in the CAA Scheme of Charges (Flight operations).