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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
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Airspace restrictions
How to check for airspace restrictions before you fly
You must have a Flyer ID before you can fly most drones or model aircraft in UK airspace.
Last updated: 08 April 2025
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CAP1861A: Detect and avoid ecosystem for BVLOS in non-segregated airspace
To achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in non-segregated airspace the policy and guidance for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), CAP722, outlines the need for a technical capability at least as good as ‘see and avoid’ – a Detect & Avoid capability.The purpose of this guide is to build on the concept of a Detect & Avoid Ecosystem, and to provide a framework to support the development and eventual approval of a proposed DAA solution.This publication annexes CAP1861 BVLOS in Non-Segregated Airspace – Fundamentals and Terminology.
Publication status: Current
Last updated: 22 February 2024
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Focus on GA Change Programme continues
Autumn 2021 update from the General Aviation (GA) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit (RPAS) teams
We are well and truly into autumn following a busy and productive summer period for the combined General Aviation (GA) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit (RPAS) teams.
Last updated: 29 November 2023
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CAP3036: Unmanned Aircraft Operations in an Atypical Air Environment: Consultation Reply
The consultation, which closed on 2 April 2024, set out a proposed AAE policy concept to help enable Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators to conduct specific beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.
Publication status: Current
Last updated: 15 October 2024
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Additional measures to improve cost sharing flight arrangement choices
Michael Macdonald, Co-Head of General Aviation & RPAS at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “We understand that the rules governing advertising cost sharing flights online can be a contentious issue in the General Aviation community.
Last updated: 02 November 2023
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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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How ASF decisions are made
Decision making on fund allocations
Calendar of governance meetings 2024 dates: Call for proposal opening dates – 1 May 2024 Call for proposal closing dates – 31 May 2024 ASF Advisory Board dates – 25 July 2024 ASF Decision Board dates – 7 October 2024 Document Submission Deadlines – 24 January, 21 February, 20 March, 17 April, 22 May, 19 June, 24 July, 21 August, 18 September, 23 October, 20 November, 18 December ASF Programme Board – 3 January, 7 February, 6 March, 3 April, 1 May, 5 June, 3 July, 7 August, 4 September, 2 October, 6 November, 4 December For a visual representation of upcoming governance meetings, see our ASF Support Fund governance calendar Board membership Decision Board participants Chair Head of Airspace Modernisation Secretariat Airspace Modernisation Oversight Team ATM, Airspace and Aerodromes Head of AAA CNS Policy CNS&S Policy Lead UAS and General Aviation Head of UAS and GAU Flight Ops Flight Ops Policy Lead Innovation Innovation Strategy Lead Space Flight Head of Commercial Spaceflight
Last updated: 23 May 2024
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CAP2502 (PDF)
OFFICIAL - Public ▪ Air traffic controllers ▪ Rating and endorsements for instructors and examiners ▪ Aeromedical examiners ▪ RPAS Operational Authorisation, Operator IDs and Flyer IDs ▪ RPAS approvals or appointments as a Recognised Assessment Entity The following will not be in scope: ▪ Safety decisions in respect of licences, authorisations, permissions or approvals made more than 14 days previously ▪ Safety decision in respect of licences, authorisations, permissions or approvals in respect of a company ▪ Medical fitness decisions (which should be requested through the medical review process) ▪ A complaint about a service or member of staff, this should follow the CAA complaints process that we have set out above
Last updated: 04 April 2025
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SD-2023/001: Grounding of all Freefly Astro Aircraft
The purpose of this Safety Directive was to temporarily ground all affected aircraft – Freefly Astro UAS – due to an in-flight software failure causing a crash and an ongoing investigation to determine the root cause by the manufacturer.Version 2 updated the references the SD is issued in accordance with: UK Reg (EU) 2019/947 Article 19 and Air Navigation Order 2016 Article 257
Publication status: Cancelled
Last updated: 24 September 2024