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CAP1310 (PDF)

Mention up to technological developments and advance innovative concepts that youthree expect will transform the aviation sector in the next 10 years. 1) Performance-Based Navigation 2) Biofuels 3) Small drones * * http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Filming

Guidance on planning an event or activity involving filming within UK airspace

If the event/activity will utilise unmanned aircraft, please also refer to the UAS - Airspace notification page.

Last updated: 22 May 2024

Policy Paper UKADS 25 3 Airspace Design Support Fund (PDF)

It makes clear that the Fund is not intended for small aerodromes or drone operators, for example.

Last updated: 02 June 2025

Services provided by CHIRP

what services are provided by the Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme

This AIC describes a programme that now invites reports from drone operators, aircraft ground handling and support staff, air display participants and organisers and aerodrome security staff in addition to those engaged in commercial air transport and general aviation (non-commercial and commercial), air traffic control and flight information services, aircraft maintenance and cabin crew.

Last updated: 04 June 2025

Standards Document 01(H) (PDF)

Two UAs are to be flown (e.g. high speed turning descent, low speed with high rate of descent). 2.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

New study on Electronic Conspicuity published by aviation regulator

A study has been published looking at how human factors affect the use of Electronic Conspicuity (EC), and what can be done to can enhance airspace safety.

A report published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority today [16 November 2023] has looked at the importance of technology used in light aircraft that helps make pilots aware of other aircraft such as planes, gliders, helicopters and drones to avoid collisions and increase airspace safety.

Last updated: 20 February 2024

Our Strategy

What we want to achieve and how we plan to do it

Some technologies, such as drones are transitioning from test and development towards demonstration and scale, while others have increased in prominence – for instance, the role of Artificial Intelligence and autonomy.

Last updated: 09 May 2025

ORS9 Decision No 48 AMC GM Initial Airworthiness (PDF)

An agreement between the auditing entity and the auditee should be established when planning a remote audit, which should include the following: — determining the platform for hosting the audit; — granting security and/or profile access to the auditor(s); — testing platform compatibility between the auditing entity and the auditee prior to the audit; — considering the use of webcams, cameras, drones, etc., when the physical evaluation of an event (product, part, process, etc.) is desired or is necessary; — establishing an audit plan which will identify how remote ICT will be used and the extent of their use for the audit purposes to optimise their effectiveness and efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the audit process; — if necessary, time zone acknowledgement and management to coordinate reasonable and mutually agreeable convening times; — a documented statement from the auditee that they will ensure full cooperation and provision of the actual and valid

Last updated: 13 May 2025

Understanding airspace

How UK airspace works

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

Last updated: 17 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: 06 November 2024