Search results for 'drones'

CAP2012: Drone Rules: REQUIREMENTS FOR FLYING IN THE OPEN CATEGORY

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

CAP2555: Guidance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods as Cargo for UAS/RPAS Operators in the Specific Category

This document provides guidance the carriage of dangerous goods (DG) for UAS/RPAS Operations in the Specific Category.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

CAP2988: The use of mobile communication networks in an aviation context

Through the UKRI Future Flight Challenge, we were commissioned to carry out an internal study to better understand the benefits and drawbacks of using Mobile Communications Networks (MCN) in an aviation context, and, how mobile networks services could improve the safety, security, and productivity of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) market.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 08 May 2024

Templates for dangerous goods operations for UK aircraft operators

Examples of templates of operations manuals for use by aircraft operators

Aircraft operators must obtain approval from the assigned Dangerous Goods Inspector prior to carrying dangerous goods Carriage of Dangerous Goods as Cargo for UAS/RPAS The following are examples of templates of Operations Manuals for RPAS operators operating in accordance with the EASA Implementing Rules as retained and amended in UK domestic law under the European Union (withdrawal) Act 2018 with and without approval to carry dangerous goods as cargo.

Last updated: 13 February 2025

CAP 722F: CAP 722F- Model Aircraft Operations Policy and Guidance

CAP 722F- Model Aircraft Operations Policy and Guidance describes the guidance and policy on the operation of model aircraft within the Open and Specific category of UAS operation, and the applicable regulatory requirements.

Publication status: Withdrawn

Last updated: 22 February 2024

CAP2007: Drone Rules: FLYING IN TOWNS AND CITIES (OR BUSY AREAS)

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

What's considered an unmanned aircraft?

What is and isn't an unmanned aircraft?

An unmanned aircraft (UA) is any aircraft that can:  operate and fly autonomously; or  be remotely piloted, without a pilot onboard  Common types of unmanned aircraft include drones, and model aircraft  Drones include: rotary wing drones fixed wing drones  Model aircraft include:  model aeroplanes model gliders model helicopters  Unmanned aircraft may be untethered or tethered. 

Last updated: 08 April 2025

News and updates

Updates for Operators and Remote Pilots of unmanned aircraft

C2 links C2 Links are how RPAS and UAS receive commands and are controlled, also how they report their status, flight plan, position and trajectory to the remote pilot.

Last updated: 08 April 2025

Regulatory toolkit for innovators working in aviation

How existing regulatory frameworks apply to innovation

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and the carriage of Dangerous Goods The guidance listed below is available if you want to maintain, modify or operate a drone: Guidance for the development and operation of UAS within the UK.

Last updated: 26 November 2024

CAP1361: Small UnmannedAircraft (SUA) operators holding a valid CAA permission

CAP 1361 has been revoked because not all commercial RPAS operations require a CAA authorisation.If you wish to confirm whether an Operator holds a current CAA Operational Authorisation please contact uavenquiries@caa.co.uk.

Publication status: Withdrawn

Last updated: 22 February 2024