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ORS9 No. 0046 Correction: CAA Decision to adopt Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) for UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 regarding Specific Operation Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology
The CAA has developed the UK Specific Operation Risk Assessment (UK SORA) methodology to enable UAS operators to comply with the requirements for conducting an operational risk assessment set out in the UAS Regulation (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947).
Publication status: Current
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CAP3172: Remote ID in the UK
Remote ID is a system that allows drones to broadcast identification and location information while in flight.
Publication status: Current
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Remote ID (RID)
Programme background
From 1 January 2026, there is a legal requirement for operators to fly some drones with Direct RID enabled, depending on their class mark.
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Using a RAE(F) for obtaining a SAIL Mark Certificate
Guidance on the role of an RAE(F)
Any UAS designer intending to obtain a SAIL Mark Certificate for their UAS should use CAP722K for guidance and applicable requirements.
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Regulations, consultations and CAA publications (CAPs)
Where to find details of the regulations and consultations
Policy programmes Information on our work to facilitate the safe and legal use of drones and other unmanned aircraft is in our policy programmes.
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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.
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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.
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CAP1915: Unmanned Aircraft Systems; BVLOS Operations in Support of the COVID-19 Response – Requirements, Guidance & Policy
This document aims to enable UAS operators, supporting the COVID-19 response, to apply for UAS BVLOS authorisations effectively and efficiently.
Publication status: Withdrawn
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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.
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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