CAP722J: Guidance for (RAE-F) in UK Airspace – Requirements & Approval Process

The CAA has released CAP722J: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace – Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness (RAE-F) – 6 March 2025.

This is essential reading for any entity that is, or intends to become, a Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness (RAE-F), providing comprehensive details on the requirements, administrative processes, instructions, and guidance for operating as an RAE(F) within the UK.

CAP722J, along with the SAIL Mark Policy (CAP722K), outlines the technical assessments conducted by an RAE(F).

The policy should be used alongside the UK Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA), as detailed in the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Article 11 of Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/947.

To access CAP722J and ensure compliance with the latest standards, visit the CAA website.

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