Search results for 'drones'

Specific Category overview

What the Specific Category covers and how to get an operational authorisation

Examples of operations that require a UK SORA-based operational authorisation include: dropping items from your drone flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flying close to crowds flying close to people with aircraft that weight 500g or more flying at increased heights above ground level swarm operations flying more than 120m (400ft) above ground level Find out more about UK SORA Transition arrangements for current OSC holders and applicants UK SORA replaced the current OSC method of applying for an operational authorisation from 23 April 2025.

Last updated: 20 June 2025

IN-2016/024 (PDF)

vii) Drones: EASA technical opinion of 18 December 2015 on the introduction of a regulatory framework for the operation of unmanned aircraft and further steps – Discussion - EASA presented their proposed framework for the operation of drones within the Community.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Successful applicants

Applicants that have been successful in their bid for fund allocation

It will also test the capabilities required to conduct remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operations in an atypical air environment.

Last updated: 08 December 2025

CAP1623 (PDF)

. (+3%pts) (-4%pts) (+4%pts vs Oct ‘16) (-3%pts vs Oct ‘16) (-3%pts vs Oct ‘16) Civil Aviation Authority Consumer Tracker Wave 4 | October 2017 | Internal and client use only 75 Drones 76Civil Aviation Authority Consumer Tracker Wave 4 | October 2017 | Internal and client use only 1% 2% 1% 1% 6% 10% 78% 2% Two or more years ago Six months to two years ago Within the last six months Not purchased, but plan to in the next year Not purchased, but might at some point in the future Currently do not plan to, but have not ruled it out Not interested Don't know Drones Q147.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

CAP3150 (PDF)

One such application is for the measurement of noise from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or ‘drones’), which can exhibit a higher tonal content in their sound signatures compared to conventional aircraft, making them more susceptible to ground reflection interference effects.

Last updated: 26 November 2025

CAP3116 (PDF)

Last month we delivered an enhanced online application portal, to enable complex drone operations more rapidly and simply.

Last updated: 16 May 2025

RegReview (PDF)

UAV of 150 kg or more will be EASA aircraft SECTION II AIRWORTHINESS (Unclear if this will apply) SECTION III AIR OPERATIONS Part OPS 0 General Operating and Flight Rules (Unclear if this will apply) Part OPS 3 Aerial Work SECTION VI PERSONNEL PART FCL Subpart K - UAV Operating Personnel UAV <150 kg remain under national arrangements [Outside the scope of this review.]

Last updated: 22 February 2024

IN-2016/014 (PDF)

There is a need to help new business models to come to the market such as drones and commercial solutions to be able to operate in the market.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Customer portal

The portal can be used for: Aircraft maintenance e-exams Applying for a new ATOL licence AvSec Instructor Certification Flight crew e-exams and e-licensing Medical records system (Cellma) Private pilot theoretical knowledge e-exams ACOMS (RPAS + Cranes & Obstacles only) You will need to register for an account in advance of using it.

Last updated: 06 November 2025

Remote Pilot Competency

Programme background

This is essential for the ongoing safety of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations.

Last updated: 22 September 2025