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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Publication status: Superseded

Last updated: 22 February 2024

CAP2013: Air Navigation Order 2020 Amendment – Guidance for unmanned aircraft system users

This document covers the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) related articles within the Air Navigation Order that will remain relevant after the 31 December 2020 amendment, which has been made as a result of the introduction of the new UAS regulations on the same date.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

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

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

UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on Pilot Medical Declarations review

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a review of the Pilot Medical Declarations (PMD) process.

Michael MacDonald, Co-Head of the CAA’s General Aviation & RPAS Unit said: “We have launched CAP 2408 Pilot Medical Declaration Review to explore the next phase of PMD and ask the GA community to consider how the system is working and help provide us with guidance on the development of the process and whether any changes need to be made.

Last updated: 20 February 2024

New Airworthiness Code for General Aviation published

Michael MacDonald, Co-Head of the Civil Aviation Authority’s General Aviation & RPAS Unit said: “This new Airworthiness Code has been produced in a similar style to the much-loved Skyway Code and we hope this new guidance will go some way in supporting GA owners, not only in in their regulatory understanding of Part-ML itself, but also how to apply it to their aircraft.

Last updated: 20 February 2024

PDRA01 Operations Manual

Template and what to include in your manual

Your manual must include the following: • Safety statement • Safety policy • Insurance • Nominated Personnel • Responsibilities and duties of the UAS Operator, Remote Pilot and support personnel • Qualification, role training, currency and competency • Crew health • Security and privacy • Flight operations details: Type of operation Multiple simultaneous operation of UAS Radio licensing requirements Methods to determine the feasibility of the operation Pre-notification to third parties Communications Assessment of environmental conditions Site procedures Cordon procedure Pre-flight procedures: Assembly and function checks In-flight procedures Post-flight and between flight checks Flight Safety Program Specific emergency procedures Emergency Response Plan Airprox reporting Maintenance Logs and records • UAS description: Details of UAS UA performance characteristics UAS environmental limitations Fuel Batteries Engines and propellers Navigation C2 link Geo-awareness Modifications to the system

Last updated: 08 April 2025

UAS class marking

Programme background

The framework for Open Category product requirements on drones is referred to as ‘class marking’ and is based on retained EU law.  

Last updated: 08 April 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

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