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Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)

Introduction to the rules

Normally, you must always keep your drone within direct sight.

Last updated: 08 April 2025

EG D128 BVLOS

Proposal for BVLOS UAV operations within EG D128

Sponsor: DIO SD Training BVLOS UAS operations within EG D128 Last updated: 19 July 2017 Framework briefing held with organisations considering proposal of the change 18 Jul 2017 Sponsor external consultation document   Sponsor's external consultation feedback report   Sponsor's formal airspace change proposal (date received by CAA) Letter to CAA 16 Oct 2017 16 Nov 2017 Operational assessment by CAA 24 Nov 2017 Consultation assessment by CAA   Environmental assessment by CAA   Decision document (CAA change approval) 29 Nov 2017 Change implementation date   AIRAC distribution date / AIP amendment   PIR initiation date   Sponsor's analysis   CAA PIR assessment

Last updated: 31 July 2023

SRG1303T Issue7 Word (DOCX)

UAV/Drones being used by Potential for collision with display aircraft and/or member of the public. 3 4 R All security staff to watch for any members of the public bringing a 1 3 A EO responsible for checking and briefing stall holders and SRG 1303T: Flying Display Risk Assessment Template Hazard Description Risk Description (including location where appropriate) Initial rating Mitigation Measures (if applicable) Final rating Remarks (if applicable) L S Risk Decision U = Unacceptable R =Review A = Acceptable L S Risk Decision U = Unacceptable R =Review A = Acceptable unauthorized persons UAV/Drone into the site.

Last updated: 10 April 2025

Accident DJI Matrice M210 v1

DJI Matrice M210 v1

AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice M210 Version 1 (UAS, registration n/a) Safety Recommendation: 2022-004 Safety Recommendation Text 2022-004: It is recommended that the Civil Aviation Authority review the Visual Line of Sight distance figures in CAP 722 and amend the guidance to make it clear that just being able to see an unmanned aircraft is not sufficient for Visual Line of Sight operations and that pilots need to be able to demonstrate that at the distance they are flying, they can manoeuvre it rapidly to avoid a collision and can also land the unmanned aircraft safely following a loss of position-holding without reference to video or telemetry.

Last updated: 18 June 2025

Ofcom CAA Joint Statement on use of 978 MHz for UAS and change in audio PMSE access

978 MHz available for airborne transmission onboard Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Ofcom and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are making 978 MHz available for airborne transmission onboard Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) from today, 11 March 2025.

Last updated: 11 March 2025

Establishing and managing airspace restrictions

Guidance for site owners, event organisers, property owners and operators of unmanned aircraft

Our UAS Airspace Restrictions, guidance and policy (CAP 722C) (opens in a new tab) provides information on:  establishing airspace restrictions managing airspace restrictions issuing permission for drone and other unmanned aircraft operation within a Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ)  It includes guidance for operators of unmanned aircraft on how to establish an airspace restriction to facilitate their operations.

Last updated: 08 April 2025

CAP3076: Review of noise measurements from UAS and AAM aircraft

This report provides a review of recently published research papers and reports on outdoor noise emissions of selected UAS and AAM aircraft, with a focus on the measurement and quantification of noise in terms of conventional A-weighted noise metrics.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 26 March 2025

About the General Aviation Unit

As of April 2021, the GA Unit partnered with the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit (RPAS) teams.

Last updated: 19 February 2025

About our research and innovation work

Supporting innovators to bring new technologies to market

From electric aircraft and hydrogen propulsion to drones, AI and advanced airspace systems — our role is to make it easier for innovators to bring bold ideas to life, safely.

Last updated: 20 May 2025

SRG1303T Issue7 (PDF)

UAV/Drones being used by Potential for collision with display aircraft and/or member of the public. 3 4 R All security staff to watch for any members of the public bringing a 1 3 A EO responsible for checking and briefing stall holders and SRG 1303T Issue 07, April 2025 SRG 1303T: Flying Display Risk Assessment Template SRG 1303T Issue 07, April 2025 Page 5 of 5 OFFICIAL - Public.

Last updated: 10 April 2025