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IN-2017/004 (PDF)

iii) Update on RPAS/Drones EASA gave a summary of all recent work on RPAS/Drones.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

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Publication status: Superseded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

Making every flight safe (points 10 to 19)

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

Depending on the type of drone or model aircraft you have, this could include: how your drone uses its power how your drone knows its position how your drone lands if there’s a problem in some cases, the latest information on flight restriction zones and other airspace restrictions Keeping this software up to date will also help to protect against cyber attacks.

Last updated: 08 April 2025

CAP2506: Noise measurements from eVTOL aircraft: A review of available data

The outcome of the review is the provision of suitable data to support the development of a CAA noise modelling capability for UAS operations.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 30 June 2025

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

CAP3102 (PDF)

Consider noise exemptions for RPAS trials within the ACP process.

Last updated: 15 April 2025

First Person View (FPV)

What you must do if you want to fly using FPV

Normally, you must always keep your drone within direct sight.

Last updated: 08 April 2025

Remote Pilot competencies and responsibilities

What Remote Pilots must do

This experience must be gained on similar and/or equivalent UAS to the UAS you'll use under the PDRA01 Operational Authorisation.

Last updated: 09 April 2025

CAP722K: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations SAIL Mark Policy Concept

This policy intended for use by the Designer of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and a Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness (RAE(F))

CAP 722K “Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace – SAIL Mark” is a policy intended for use by the Designer of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and a Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness (RAE(F)) to understand the requirements, administrative processes and guidance to enable the delivery of a Specific Assurance and Integrity Level (SAIL) Mark certificate for a UAS to be operated within the Specific Category in the United Kingdom.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 06 March 2025

RAE(F) requirement tables for OA applicants

The following tables provide OA applicants with a summary of the various areas where they should use a RAE(F).

Ground risk mitigations RAE(F) evaluation M1A Strategic mitigation - sheltering View M1A (opens in a new tab) Note: Compliance with criterion 2 evaluation of penetration hazard should be assessed by a RAE(F) if you intend to use a UAS that weighs over 25kg and you select M1A.

Last updated: 18 June 2025