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CAP 3076 (PDF)

However, detailed noise data is not readily available for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or ‘drones’) or advanced air mobility (AAM or ‘air taxis’).

Last updated: 25 March 2025

CAP722J (PDF)

Criterion OA Operational Authorisation OAT Outside Air Temperature OSO Operational Safety Objective PBO Performance-based Oversight QMS Quality Management System RAE(F) Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System SAIL Specific Assurance and Integrity Level SORA Specific Operations Risk Assessment TMPR Tactical Mitigation Performance Requirements TPM Technical Procedures Manual UAS Unmanned Aircraft System UK United Kingdom Compliance basis List of all UK SORA requirements which the OA Applicant must comply with to obtain an OA for their intended operation.

Last updated: 06 March 2025

CAP722K (PDF)

Criterion GRC Ground Risk Class OA Operational Authorisation OAT Outside Air Temperature OSO Operational Safety Objective RAE(F) Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System SAIL Specific Assurance and Integrity Level SORA Specific Operations Risk Assessment SRG Safety Regulation Group TMPR Tactical Mitigation Performance Requirements TPM Technical Procedures Manual UAS Unmanned Aircraft System UK United Kingdom Compliance basis List of all UK SORA requirements which the OA Applicant must comply with to obtain an OA for their intended operation.

Last updated: 06 March 2025

SARG Policy 133 (PDF)

These areas can be considered as information airspace and are sometimes described in the UK AIP and other AIS documents. 3.3 Airspace structures can also be used to restrict or prohibit the flight of UAS in specific areas, such as flight restriction zones (FRZ) or UAS Geographical Zones.

Last updated: 31 March 2025

CAP3105 (PDF)

Whilst the 250g threshold may have been appropriate in the past, there are now many highly capable UAS weighing below 250g available on the market that can pose a safety and security risk. 3.4 Evidence confirms that more could be done to improve flyer understanding – for example, only 21% of drone users were aware of the 400ft height restriction, without being prompted.4 Requiring compliance with Flyer ID requirements is proportionate, as the test is free, accessible and quick to complete.

Last updated: 07 May 2025

AR 2025 1850 (PDF)

Special Use Airspace (SUA).

Last updated: 17 April 2025

AR 2025 2676 (PDF)

Above FL195, or FL245 when within an active TRA and outside of a SUA.

Last updated: 03 June 2025

Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q2 2023 activities

The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) 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: “This past quarter has been an exceptionally busy one for the unit.

Last updated: 21 February 2024

CAP722L (PDF)

Changing UAS within the OA Schedule of UAS The OA sets out which UAS may be flown within the terms of the OA, in the ‘Schedule of UAS’.

Last updated: 15 May 2025

CAP3140 (PDF)

UAS would always be required to avoid manned aircraft.

Last updated: 14 July 2025