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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
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
Certified DAA
systems will unlock routine BVLOS operations and
enable RPAS operations to be conducted safely at
a larger scale.
Last updated: 17 August 2021
However, it was noted that some cost challenges remained,
including those related to RPAS and CAAi.
43.
Last updated: 28 November 2025
• The GA/RPAS units has some of the best people. 100 plus individuals in the CAA operate
sports and rec aircraft
Last updated: 27 January 2022
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Next, Rick Newson confirmed that as part of the CAA’s efforts to enable operations in the
certified category of remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS), he has recruited a Flight
Operations Lead - Certified RPAS, Philip Lockey.
Last updated: 11 August 2025
The 28 stage 2 complaints received during April 2022 – March 2023 related to the
following CAA business areas:
Business Area Number Received Percentage
CD – EIS & CMG 1 3.6%
CMG 2 7.1%
SARG – AAA 2 7.1%
SARG – AW 1 3.6%
SARG – S&BD 1 3.6%
SARG – FO 5 17.9%
SARG – GA 2 7.1%
SARG – RPAS 3 10.7%
SSC – C Desk 11 39.3%
Table 4: Stage 2 complaints received by CAA Business Area.
Last updated: 08 March 2024
Rick Newson asked an open question to members about what they considered to be the
overlap with drone safety data.
Last updated: 11 August 2025
It was noted that there would be similarities and differences, also with wider aviation operations,
such as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems’(RPAS) safety.
Last updated: 31 January 2022
The policy concept proposes the utilisation of a special use airspace (SUA) structure
called a temporary reserved area (TRA) to enable the trialling of systems and approaches
to safely enable the transition of UAS from segregated to unsegregated airspace in the
UK.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
