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CAP1593 (PDF)

The adoption of new technologies is expected to be necessary for NERL to effectively provide services in RP3 and beyond. 2.24 Drone-related safety issues were raised in responses to CAP 1511 and recent developments around ensuring the safe operation of this new technology.7 The 7 For example “Drones to be registered and users to sit safety tests under new government rules” published CAP 1593 Chapter 2: Outcomes and outputs for RP3 September 2017 Page 24 CAA is expecting to work with the Government to establish clearer guidelines on airspace management with relation to drones to ensure the safety of airspace users. 2.25 Under Condition 10(6) of its Air Traffic Services licence, NERL is required to produce an outline technology plan covering the RP3 period by 20 June 2018.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

ORS5 no429 AWD 2025 26 (PDF)

OFFICIAL - Public Table 1 Continued Airworthiness Type Certificate Annual Charge Category UK Product Charge Non-UK Product Charge Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Over 150,000 kg £95,723 £47,862 Over 55,000 kg up to 150,000 kg £82,049 £41,025 Over 22,000 kg up to 55,000 kg £27,349 £13,675 Over 5,700 kg up to 22,000 kg £13,675 £6,838 Up to 5,700kg £1,368 N/A Rotorcraft Large (CS-29 and CS-27 CAT A) £13,675 £6,838 Medium (All other CS-27) £6,838 £3,420 Small (CS-27, MTOW < 3,175kg, max 4 seats) £2,735 N/A Very Light (RPAS) £273 N/A Other piloted aircraft Balloons and Airships £273 N/A Propulsion Turbine engines with take-off thrust over 25 KN or take-off power output over 2,000 kW £13,675 £6,838 Turbine engines with take-off thrust up-to 25 KN or take-off power output up to 2,000 kW £6,838 £3,420 Non turbine and CS-22.H, CS- VLR App.

Last updated: 25 March 2025

CAP1198 (PDF)

These include ‘aircraft specifically designed or modified for research, experimental or scientific purposes, and likely to be produced in very limited numbers’.13 We recommend that we use this exclusion to allow initial spaceplane operations to take place in the UK, designating spaceplanes as ‘experimental’ aircraft for the short term. 12 See https://easa.europa.eu/agency-measures/docs/opinions/2011/04/Annexes%20to%20 Regulation.pdf (accessed 3 March 2014) 13 See www.easa.europa.eu/certification/docs/policy-statements/E.Y013-01_%20UAS_%20 Policy.pdf (accessed 3 March 2014) https://easa.europa.eu/agency-measures/docs/opinions/2011/04/Annexes to Regulation.pdf https://easa.europa.eu/agency-measures/docs/opinions/2011/04/Annexes to Regulation.pdf http://www.easa.europa.eu/certification/docs/policy-statements/E.Y013-01_ UAS_ Policy.pdf http://www.easa.europa.eu/certification/docs/policy-statements/E.Y013-01_ UAS_ Policy.pdf Section 4: Overarching regulatory and operational challenges

Last updated: 22 February 2024

IN-2015/039 (PDF)

vii) Drones: follow-up to the Riga Declaration – Information by the Commission and EASA EASA presented its initial views on the drone regulatory framework, including the five principles agreed at Riga and the three categories for regulation (OPEN, SPECIFIC, CERTIFIED).

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Policy Paper UKADS 25 1 (PDF)

The drone industry funding a UKADS that would provide limited utility to drone operators is not ideal.

Last updated: 02 June 2025

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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: 09 January 2026

20240426 Evslg April 2024 Minutes (PDF)

This was well received by members, who had previously voiced concerns that having eVTOL risks dealt with by their UAS department might not have led to a full understanding of the very different risks associated with crewed and passenger carrying aviation.

Last updated: 11 August 2025

IN-2015/058 (PDF)

iii) Drones: update – Information by EASA: - There were presentations from the Commission and EASA giving updates on drones.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Meeting Minutes 6 November 2024 (PDF)

The Panel noted that there will be a shift in where public annoyance and health impacts occur as the noise footprint changes, especially as drones and other forms of urban air mobility become more prevalent. 7.

Last updated: 21 March 2025

Safety policy and legislation project tracker

Tracking proposed changes to UK aviation policy and legislative development

Consultation 2025: Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) 0174 RPAS Regulatory Review Including Remote ID Ref Issue Driver/Change Consultation method Status Links to associated docs 0174 RPAS Regulatory Review Including Remote ID Rule change and AMC/GM To review the RPAS framework and implement regulatory requirements for RPAS Public Consultations of our proposals: Consultation 2023: Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 947/2019: Remote Pilot Competence Stage 4 - Deliver policy 2025 AMC/GM: ORS9 No.57 2025 Statutory Instruments: The Unmanned Aircraft (Market Surveillance Authority) Regulations 2025 The Unmanned Aircraft (Offences and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) Regulations 2025 OID: UK UAS Regulations Opinion And Instructions Document Comment Response Document: Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations: Consultation Reply Document Consultations:  AMC/GM Consultation 2025

Last updated: 23 December 2025