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Accident DJI Phantom 4 RTK
RPAS - No Registration (Newtongrange, Midlothian)
CAA latest update The requirement to gather flying hours data from both Open category and Specific category operations has been considered and the following position adopted: Open Category: The requirement for Open category UAS Operators to record flying hours as part of the annual Drone Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service (DMARES) will be encouraged, but not mandated; this would require regulatory change.
Last updated: 18 June 2025
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IN-2015/019 (PDF)
vii) RPAS: follow-up to Commission Communication (2014)207 on drones – Information by the Commission and EASA - The Commission had taken stock on where they were with developing a concept for the safety regulation of drones.
Last updated: 22 February 2024
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CAP2505 (PDF)
In relation to drones, the term UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) can also be used, to describe a UAV plus all the elements to control it (e.g., remote control, communication system etc)
Last updated: 30 June 2025
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Remote Pilot responsibilities
Overview of Operator Responsibilities in the Specific Category
Full details of your responsibilities and the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material are in the regulations library in: UAS.SPEC.060 Responsibilities of the Remote Pilot.
Last updated: 08 April 2025
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New system introduced to simplify airspace notifications for cranes
A new system has been introduced to simplify the process of creating airspace notifications for construction activities.
The new Airspace Co-ordination Obstacle Management Service (ACOMS) portal will help those planning flights and drone activity to assess any risks and plan appropriately.
Last updated: 16 October 2023
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Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q3 2023 activities
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: 21 February 2024
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IN-2014/124 (PDF)
NPA 2014-09 Transposition of Amendment 43 to Annex 2 to the Chicago convention on remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) into common rules of the air. 5.2 The CAA had no comments on the following EASA consultations since the last update was published: NPA 2014-06 Regular update of CS-25.
Last updated: 22 February 2024
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CAP2506 (PDF)
OFFICIAL - Public APPENDIX B References Alexander, W N and Whelchel, J (2019), Flyover Noise of Multi-Rotor sUAS.
Last updated: 30 June 2025
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Atypical Air Environments (AAEs)
Programme background
Operations within an AAE must adhere to all rules that apply to UAS within that airspace classification, including any applicable restrictions.
Last updated: 08 April 2025
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PDRA01 oversight and enforcement
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: 24 July 2025