FLY SMART, FLY SAFE
The CAA launched their consultation on their proposals for revisions to the existing UK Civil Aviation Authority CAA 2025/26 Scheme of charges, due to take effect from 1 April 2025. Our preliminary analysis indicates major/ massive increases on all charges related to UAS. · Fee Increases for PDRA-01: We have already expressed concern informally to the…
The new summary document is now available on the CAA’s website to accompany the Airspace Modernisation – 2023 Progress Report. Providing an overview of the progress made toward each aspect of AMS delivery over the year, it highlights key aspects of the strategy, including topics such as electronic conspicuity for uncrewed aircraft. If you would…
Airspace Modernisation Today the Department for Transport and the UK Civil Aviation Authority have launched a consultation on plans to create a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS). UKADS would be a single guiding mind to coordinate and sponsor future airspace changes to deliver the holistic, modernised airspace design envisaged by our Airspace Modernisation Strategy. The…
The CAA has today, 15 October 2024, announced CAP3040: Unmanned Aircraft Operations in an Atypical Air Environment: Policy Concept. It will enable drones to fly beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of remote pilots using ‘atypical air environments’. This new policy marks a significant milestone for the future of drone operations for use in…
Scalable Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Over the coming months and years, the CAA is working to address the remaining regulatory challenges that will enable authorised operators to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) in a scaled, sustainable way. Note from ARPAS-UK: The next immediate step will be the publication of the atypical…
