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British Gliding Association granted Delegated Authority status

Michael MacDonald, Co-Head of General Aviation and RPAS Unit, at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “We welcome the opportunity of working more closely with the BGA as part of this enhanced delegation decision.

Last updated: 19 February 2024

CAP3101: Letter from the office of the Chief Executive to Mike Kane MP Minister for Aviation Maritime and Security Lord Vallance Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, April 2025

The CAA’s response to the letter from the Department for Transport and the Regulatory Innovation Office regarding the actions agreed to support the growth of the Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) sector.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 23 April 2025

CAP1392 (PDF)

RPAS - The ECWG is aware that developments are continuing within the RPAS community.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

CAP3008: UK Guide to BVLOS in the Specific Category

Guidance for UK UAS Operators who wish to carry out BVLOS Operations in the Specific Category.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 26 July 2024

Getting a flyer ID before you fly (points 26 to 28)

What to do if you will fly a drone or model aircraft that requires you to have a flyer ID, and requirements for children under the age of 13.

Last updated: 14 May 2025

CAP 2616: Regulatory Sandbox for the development of capabilities to integrate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in unsegregated airspace

The Civil Aviation Authority are inviting organisations to join its Regulatory Sandbox to trial systems to enable the integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) into unsegregated airspace utilising the policy concept for temporary reserved areas (TRA).

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Accident UAS Malloy Aeronautics T150

Loss of control during flight mode changes, field in South Scarle, Lincoln, 27 June 2023

Draft text as follows:  AMC1- Conducting a UK Specific Operation Risk Assessment (UK SORA)  UK SORA application phases, Step 11 Operation Safety Objective (OSO) 8 – “Operational procedures are defined, validated and adhered to address normal, abnormal and emergency situations potentially resulting from technical issues with the UAS or external systems supporting UAS operation, human errors or critical environmental conditions”  AMC1 Article 11 Annex E.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

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

CAP3038: Delivering Scalable UAS BVLOS in the Specific Category - The UK CAA Technical Strategy Delivery Model

The publication sets out the the individual components, delivery model and roadmap we are delivering to enable routine UAS BVLOS Operations in the UK.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 24 September 2024

ACP20177204: Statement of Need 20180416 EG D026 UAS BVLOS less than 150kts brief

Statement of Need 20180416 EG D026 UAS BVLOS less than 150kts brief

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024