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  • Introduction to more advanced flying

    What you need before you fly and how the categories work

        Overview of the Open Category rules and requirements   Drones and model aircraft that weigh less than 500g  If you’re flying a drone or model aircraft that weighs less than 500g, you can fly closer to people than 50m horizontally if you get the A2 Certificate of Competency  (A2 CofC).

    Last updated: 08 April 2025

  • CAP2367: Consultation Response: Extending the provisions for Legacy and Transitional Category UAS

    We consulted on whether to extend the Legacy and Transitional UAS provisions in the Open category.

    Publication status: Current

    Last updated: 22 February 2024

  • Where you can fly (points 3 to 9)

    Legal height limits, distances from people, and areas where you must not fly. Restrictions on flying near to airports and spaceports.

    Drones and model aircraft below 250g The rules on minimum distances to people are different for drones and model aircraft below 250g.

    Last updated: 28 April 2025

  • Final countdown as Electronic Conspicuity Rebate Scheme ends

    Scheme for general aviation pilots to claim a 50 per cent rebate of the cost of purchasing of an Electronic Conspicuity device due to end.

    The devices can help improve pilot awareness of other aircraft such as planes, gliders, helicopters and drones to avoid collisions and increase airspace safety.

    Last updated: 19 February 2024

  • Get a Flyer ID for a child under 13

    Taking the test with a parent or guardian

    Get a Flyer ID for a child You may need to register too  If your child owns a drone or model aircraft, you may need to register for an Operator ID. 

    Last updated: 08 April 2025

  • CAP2505: Emerging Technologies: The effects of eVTOL aircraft noise on humans

    The emergence of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles is a new area of aviation, and includes vehicles such as Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) which are also known as drones, and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft.

    Publication status: Current

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

  • Accessing information held by the CAA

    The CAA disclosures log lists information we have released which we believe may be of wider public interest

    Regulatory enforcement policy Recruitment and employment of staff CAA careers Equality Information for recruitment agencies Customer service CAA Complaints policy Records management and personal data Personal data; How to access your personal information held by the CAA  General privacy notice Charging regimes Schemes of Charges (Charging for UK Airport and Punctuality Data) UK Airport and Punctuality Data Charges G-INFO and International Register of Civil Aircraft charges Lists and registers Public registers Aircraft Register - G-INFO List of approved organisations Approved Maintenance Organisations ATOL Holders Failed ATOL Holders UK Certificated Aerodromes Airline Licence Holders Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Holders Foreign carrier permits issued (Article 250 Permits) The services we offer Services and advice for industry EU exit Aerodromes (Information relating to licensing and regulation) Airspace Aviation Security Airlines Airworthiness Aircraft Registration Drones

    Last updated: 02 June 2025

  • UAS Operator responsibilities

    What UAS Operators must do

    You must meet a set of UAS Operator responsibilities when flying under a PDRA01 Operational Authorisation.

    Last updated: 09 April 2025

  • UAS occurrence reporting

    What to report and who to report to

      The safe operation of UAS is as important as that of manned aircraft.

    Last updated: 08 April 2025

  • Prepare for the Flyer ID theory test

    How to prepare for the Flyer ID test

    Everything you’ll need to know to pass the Flyer ID test is in the Drone and Model Aircraft Code.

    Last updated: 08 April 2025

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