23 January 2023 – In the future the CAA will be introducing the Specific Operating Risk Assessment (SORA) for UK RPAS operations in the specific category. This is a way to classify the risk posed by a RPAS and then identify mitigations and safety objectives. It allows the operator to identify operational limitations, and training objectives…
The CAA has launched a consultation on proposals to modify the guidance on the regulatory process for airspace change, known as CAP1616. On first publication in 2018, the CAA committed to review the CAP1616 process three years after its implementation. The review gives the CAA the opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned and…
Following a drone pilot pleading guilty to endangering the safety of an historic Second World War Hurricane aircraft when flying his drone, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has called on all drone users to follow the safety rules. The incident happened on Saturday 9 July 2022 during a fly-past by the RAF’s Battle…
In June 2022, Ofcom launched a consultation to look at the spectrum that UAS use. 26 individuals and organisations, including ARPAS-UK, responded to the Ofcom Consultation. One of the main issues behind the need for the consultation was that for many years Ofcom have authorised the use of radio equipment on model aircraft and drones…
You will find attached / below the Egis reports on Electronic Conspicuity. They were undertaken on behalf of the DfT and CAA and propose another step forwards on the road to regular un-segregated BVLOS Operations. As such, the recommendations should be welcomed and have our support. Joint Statement Rupert Dent, Director Policy & Regulations December…
Even if the perception of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) is that they are becoming more autonomous, people are still a key part of the system and ensuring they are taking account of Human Factors implications and feel they are working in a Just Culture is essential. FEEDBACK is CHIRP’s regular publication that seeks to…
ARPAS-UK Comment: There is a lot to read here. We will do so and come back to you in due course. The important part is making sure you read this too! The CAA has published a decision introducing new Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) for UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (ORS9 No…
The European Commission issued its Drone Strategy 2.0 for a Smart and Sustainable Unmanned Aircraft Eco-System in Europe. The report is available following this link. It gives a good idea of what is still needed to reach a thriving drone/RPAS/eVTOL market. Below are some take-aways. Market size: €14.5 billion by 2030 “With the right…
The Open Category transition period is extended in the UK to 1 January 2026 following a formal decision by the Department for Transport. The CAA has updated its guidance on 2 December, please read here. This extension follows the outcome of the CAA’s consultation published last June where 70+% of the 4500 respondents favoured an…