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Programme background.
The Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) is a way to classify the risk posed by a UAS operation and then identify mitigations and safety objectives to counter those risks.
Last updated: 23 March 2026
Provided in an editable Word format, it allows organisations to tailor content to their structure, procedures, UAS type and training courses.
Publication status: Current
Last updated: 06 May 2026
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: 23 March 2026
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Regulatory changes and consultations Updates spanning commercial aviation, general aviation, consumer protection, airworthiness, drones, and space regulation.
Last updated: 19 November 2025
Our General Aviation (GA) Unit has continued to follow its remit of regulating only when necessary and deliver on top-level principles for better GA regulation.
Michael MacDonald, Co-Head of the CAA’s General Aviation & RPAS Unit said: “The third quarter of the year sees the peak of the GA flying season, and the Unit has been particularly busy with oversight activity, community engagement and progressing several important projects.
Last updated: 13 October 2023
This includes a literature review of the noise associated with the development of electric aircraft, supersonic aircraft, drones and spaceplanes.
Publication status: Current
Last updated: 01 March 2019
It reinstates the ability for an air traffic control unit, having already permitted a flight of a small UAS (mass greater than 7kg) within the controlled airspace or the aerodrome traffic zone that it is responsible for, to permit that small unmanned aircraft to fly in excess of 400 feet above the surface within that same airspace.
Publication status: Withdrawn
Last updated: 06 September 2018
Improving how safety information is gathered and shared.
Use of drones and model aircraft has grown rapidly in recent years and the potential commercial and personal benefits they offer for the UK are huge.
Last updated: 23 March 2026
Oversight and enforcement process for PDRA01.
As a minimum, we expect the following information to be recorded for each flight to satisfy the requirements of the PDRA01 oversight process: Date Operator name Operator ID Remote Pilot name Flyer ID Operating category or authorisation Operating location Start time End time UAS type UAS make and model UAS serial number UAS take-off mass PDRA01 Authorisation number Flight time for this flight Cumulative flight time CAP 2606B - PDRA01 Remote Pilot Logbook Template Maintenance logs Your maintenance log should record all maintenance activity conducted on the UAS in line with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Last updated: 23 March 2026
UK aviation regulator launches consultation on electronic conspicuity Sets out proposals to make technology mandatory on all civil aircraft flying below 10,000 ft Changes could make flying safer in the future as drones, new aircraft types and increased air traffic mean UK skies will be busier than ever The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a public consultation on plans to make it easier for aircraft to detect and avoid one another in flight.
Last updated: 14 July 2026
