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CAP3133 (PDF)

Description: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Regulatory measures to promote RPAS innovation have included the appointment of the CAA as the Market Surveillance Authority for RPAS in the UK.

Last updated: 22 July 2025

CAP1711B Edition 2 (PDF)

Delivery of these enabling activities will be 1 piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) may be referred to as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), uncrewed aircraft, drones, model aircraft or radio-controlled aircraft.

Last updated: 11 August 2025

IN-2014/179: Small Unmanned Aircraft: Congested Areas Operating Safety Case (CAOSC)

Whilst this Information Notice is mainly aimed at Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) and Small Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft (SUSA), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in other categories may be allowed to use the safety case approach when applying for permissions or exemptions; prior agreement from the CAA must be granted in such cases.

Publication status: Superseded

Last updated: 22 February 2024

UK Civil Aviation Authority Launches UK SORA: A Digital Risk Assessment System for unmanned aircraft systems

New online digital risk assessment system for unmanned aircraft operations

SORA went live on 23 April 2025 and aims to provide a more transparent and consistent approach to risk assessments for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators, such as drones, making it easier and quicker for operators to gain approvals.

Last updated: 29 April 2025

Making every flight safe (points 10 to 20)

What to do before, during, and after a flight.

Key points to know are: how far your drone or model aircraft can fly from you before it loses signal how long your drone or model aircraft can fly before running low on power or fuel Software and functions If your drone or model aircraft has any of the following functions, you should know how to set and update them: maximum flying height or maximum altitude a lost connection or ‘return-to-home’ function, which means your drone or model aircraft automatically flies back to you if there’s a problem Geo-awareness Some drones have a geo-awareness function that alerts you if you fly in restricted airspace. 

Last updated: 19 November 2025

SRG1070: UAS Modification Assessment Checklist using CAP 722L

Modification assessment checklist for UAS Operators using the CAP 722L UAS Modification policy for Specific Category Operations using UK SORA

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 14 May 2025

CAP1789B: Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Consolidated version of Regulation (EU) 2019/945 as retained (and amended in UK domestic law) under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018

This is a consolidated version of the UAS Delegated Regulation based on the text of the original regulation (EU) 2019/945 and as amended by the Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022 No. 1235), detailed on page 1.

Publication status: Superseded

Last updated: 18 December 2025

SN-2025/006 (PDF)

Applicability: Aerodromes: Not primarily affected Air Traffic: All ATS Airspace: Not primarily affected Airworthiness: All UK Part CAO and Part CAMO Flight Operations: All including AOC holders, Part NCC, Part SPO and operators of General Aviation aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Licensed/Unlicensed Personnel: All Pilots, Maintenance Engineers, RPAS Operators and ATCO 1 Introduction 1.1 Instances of Global Navigation Satellite Systems Radio Frequency Interference (GNSS RFI) have increased since 2022, and the issue continues to evolve.

Last updated: 30 April 2025

CAP3089 Accessible (PDF)

To answer concerns raised by the RPAS sector we have: a.

Last updated: 12 March 2025

Regulations, consultations and CAA publications (CAPs)

Where to find details of the regulations and consultations

  Consultations  You can find and participate in consultations relating to drones and other unmanned aircraft at the CAA's Consultation Hub (opens in a new tab).

Last updated: 08 April 2025