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20240716 Evslg July 2024 Minutes (PDF)

*** Next, Rick Newson confirmed that as part of the CAA’s efforts to enable operations in the certified category of remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS), he has recruited a Flight Operations Lead - Certified RPAS, Philip Lockey.

Last updated: 11 August 2025

Less common flying (points 35 to 37)

Carrying out less common flying activities.

Flying with follow-me mode active Some drones or model aircraft have a follow-me mode that means you can set your aircraft to follow you within a fixed distance.

Last updated: 24 July 2025

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: 24 July 2025

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

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

CAAOID0142: Opinion and Instruction Document: UAS Transitional and Legacy Provisions- Extension

Opinion and Instruction Document: UAS Transitional and Legacy Provisions- Extension

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Swarm operations

Guidance and policy

Guidance on applying for an Operational Authorisation for swarm operations with rotary wing drones is in our policy and guidance document: UAS Rotary Wing Swarm Operations – Visual Line of Sight – Requirements, Guidance & Policy)   

Last updated: 28 April 2025

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

CAP1789: The New European UAS Regulations: General Outline

This document provides an outline of the new EU UAS Regulatory documents, a simple explanation of the general intent behind the key parts of the regulations, and the CAA’s plans for their implementation.

Publication status: Withdrawn

Last updated: 22 February 2024

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 04 February 2023 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 03 March 2025

Last updated: 13 June 2025