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IN-2015/047 (PDF)

EASA plans to publish the associated technical advice later this year. 2.3 The agenda also included a regular report from the Executive Director which included the following notable points: RPAS: EASA plans to concentrate on the OPEN category (lighter RPAS) in the first place and to have a paper ready in July offered for wide consultation to all stakeholders including EASA MB; plan to publish guidelines in July (including for lower risk category) based on best practices in 14 Member States; still continuing to have two certification tasks for large RPAS (>150kg), one for fixed wing and one for rotorcraft.

Last updated: 17 June 2015

Understanding airspace

How UK airspace works.

Class G airspace is primarily used by recreational flyers, the military, emergency helicopters and drones.

Last updated: 13 March 2025

New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon

Consultation launched on how to deliver plans to cut flight delays, reduce carbon emissions and deliver growth for the sector.

With over 2.6 million aircraft flying through the UK every year, both the Department for Transport and UK Civil Aviation Authority are seeking views on how a UK Airspace Design Service could deliver on airspace modernisation – utilising new technology to meet demand and ultimately help pave the way for incorporation of new technologies, such as drones and spacecraft. 

Last updated: 22 October 2024

CAP 722H (PDF)

OFFICIAL - Public Point of contact Unless otherwise stated, all enquiries relating to CAP 722H must be made to: Future Safety and Innovation RPAS Unit CAA Safety and Airspace Regulation Group Aviation House Beehive Ring Road Crawley West Sussex RH6 0YR E-mail: uavenquiries@caa.co.uk Abbreviations and glossary of terms The definitive list of abbreviations and terms / definitions that are relevant to UAS operations within the UK and for the whole CAP 722 series of documents are centralised within CAP 722D UAS Definitions and Glossary.

Last updated: 09 April 2024

IN-2013/070 (PDF)

v) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) - The Commission and the Agency gave a presentation on the need to find an appropriate way to facilitate the safe integration of RPAS in European airspace.

Last updated: 08 May 2013

CAP2508 (PDF)

• UAS have further refined the programme of work across the unit and have secured section 16 funding for Remote ID and RPAS ecosystem

Last updated: 12 January 2023

CAP3241 (PDF)

As part of regulating civil drones, the CAA will implement new standards and regulation, following the outcome of the regulatory review and the legislation that came into effect in January 2026.

Last updated: 20 April 2026

CAP235806 (PDF)

Further work had also been undertaken to consider the downwash risk posed by RPAS and BVLOS operations.

Last updated: 15 November 2022

CAP309010 (PDF)

However, it was noted that some cost challenges remained, including those related to RPAS and CAAi. 43.

Last updated: 28 November 2025

CAP1392 (PDF)

RPAS - The ECWG is aware that developments are continuing within the RPAS community.

Last updated: 23 March 2016