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  • Accident Alauda AS MkII

    RPAS - No Registration (Goodwood Aerodrome)

    CAA latest update UAS safety system examples can now be found under GM1 UAS.SPEC.050(1)(h).

    Last updated: 18 June 2025

  • Charges for a UK SORA-based Operational Authorisation

    Overview

    Full details of charges are in the CAA Scheme of Charges (RPAS) (opens in a new tab).

    Last updated: 08 April 2025

  • ORS4 No.1277: Small Unmanned Aircraft – Night Operations and Operations within Congested Areas by SUA Operators Holding Permissions issued Prior to 30 July 2018

    General Permission which amends current small UAS ‘standard’ operating permissions to enable operations at night and operations within congested areas for small UAS with a mass greater than 7kg.

    Publication status: Cancelled

    Last updated: 30 August 2024

  • Get a Flyer ID and Operator ID

    Take the test and register

    Use this service to:  take the theory test to get a Flyer ID register for an Operator ID if you also own or are responsible for a drone or model aircraft  Age limits  You must be at least 18 years old to get an Operator ID.

    Last updated: 02 July 2025

  • Midlands set to drive the aerospace revolution in UK cities, says regulator

    UK Civil Aviation Authority hosts roundtable with companies across the Midlands aerospace supply chain. 

    Hosted by Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton, the meeting covered how drones will transform local cities and bringing skills into the sector.

    Last updated: 26 September 2024

  • Airprox DJI Mavic 2 vs Texan II

    DJI Mavic 2 vs Texan II

    Airprox Report No 2022024 Safety Recommendation: 2022024 Safety Recommendation Text 2022024: The CAA and MAA jointly consider a coherent means by which non-recreational drone activity can be promulgated by drone operators and an associated method through which this information can be made available to other air users operating in either the UK Military Low Flying System or with a CAA permission to operate outside the provisions of ORS4 No.1496”.

    Last updated: 25 January 2024

  • SRG1322 Issue 9 (PDF)

    IMPORTANT NOTES: Information about the applicable charges: see the CAA Scheme of Charges: RPAS dated 12 March 2025 (paragraph 3.3).

    Last updated: 01 April 2025

  • CAP309002 (PDF)

    Proposals to increase RPAS charges had elicited a significant volume of consultation responses.

    Last updated: 31 March 2025

  • CAP1612: Beyond visual line of sight unmanned aircraft systems operations in EG D128 - Everleigh: Airspace change decision

    This document details the CAA decision regarding the Defence Infrastructure Organisation Service Delivery Training (DIO SD TRG) proposal to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) within EG D128.

    Publication status: Current

    Last updated: 22 February 2024

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  2. Regulator’s accessibility assistance report highlights progress made by most UK airports but finds three airports need improvement
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  3. Groundbreaking roadmap for aircraft of the future released
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