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CAP309010 (PDF)

However, it was noted that some cost challenges remained, including those related to RPAS and CAAi. 43.

Last updated: 28 November 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

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: 15 October 2025

CAP2357: CAA RPAS Safety Reporting Project: Survey Summary and Results

A summary of the survey that the drone and model aircraft community took part in, including why it was undertaken, what we did and what we found.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 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

CAA-approved training providers

Directory of Recognised Assessment Entities (RAEs)

Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Certificates We introduced the Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in early 2025 and will add details of providers for those here once arrangements are in place. 3iC Ltd (GVC, A2 CofC) Airborne Platforms UK (Registered name: Airborne Platforms UK Ltd) (GVC, A2 CofC) ASG (Registered name: Aviation Systems Group Ltd) (GVC, A2 CofC) Commercial Drone Training Education Ltd (GVC, A2 CofC) COPTRZ Ltd (L1, GVC, A2 CofC) Drone Pilot Academy Ltd (GVC, A2 CofC) Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd (L1, GVC, A2 CofC) Flyby Technology (Registered name: DAC UK Ltd) (GVC, A2 CofC) Global Drone Training (Registered name: Drone Training Ltd) (GVC, A2 CofC) Heliguy (Registered name: Colena Ltd) (GVC, A2 CofC) Iprosurv Ltd (GVC, A2 CofC) iRed Limited (GVC, A2 CofC) Nexus Nine Ltd (GVC, A2 CofC) Osprey Drone Training (Registered name: Harbour Media Ltd) (GVC, A2 CofC) PCC Devon & Cornwall (GVC, A2 CofC) Pigs Can Fly (Registered name: ASSD Media Ltd) (GVC, A2 CofC) Professional Drone Training Ltd

Last updated: 17 December 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

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

OA applications at SAIL 3 and above

Guidance for OA Applicants

Ground risk mitigation measures OA applicants should use a RAE(F) if the following ground risk mitigation measures are applied: If the OA applicant intends to operate a UAS weighing above 25kg, the OA applicant should validate the mitigation measures M1A.C2.L.I and M1A.C2.L.A (Evaluation of penetration hazard) (opens in a new tab) through a RAE(F).

Last updated: 18 June 2025

UAS RPAS

UK Reg (EU) 2019/945 (the UK UAS Delegated Regulation) UK Reg (EU) 2019/945 (the UK UAS Delegated Regulation) (Aviation Regulatory Library) Regulation last amended 23 December 2022 AMC/GM/CS (as applicable) last amended 18 December 2025 UK Reg (EU) 2019/947 (the UK UAS Implementing Regulation) UAS consolidated Regulation, AMC and GM to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Aviation Regulatory Library) Regulation last amended 23 December 2022 AMC/GM/CS (as applicable) last amended 18 December 2025

Last updated: 22 December 2025