As of 20 September 2022, there is a change in the Aviation Minister. Many thanks must go to Robert Courts MP for his hard work, especially in the fields of airspace and innovation including RPAS. We welcome back the The Baroness Vere of Norbiton as the new Aviation Minister and look forward to being in…
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as part of the overall security arrangements, several temporary airspace restrictions are already in force. Currently, the two temporary restrictions are: * RESTRICTION OF FLYING REGULATIONS: BALMORAL CASTLE TO THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE, EDINBURGH 10 – 13 SEPTEMBER 2022. The briefing sheet for this restriction can be…
ARPAS-UK is pleased to see this Consultation by OFCOM taking place. It advances the argument for the use of 5G and gives the User choice that they might not have had. OFCOM are to be applauded and we encourage Members to read and answer the Consultation. OFCOM are proposing to introduce a new spectrum licence for…
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today confirmed it will put in place the certification standards also used by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), known as Special Conditions (SC)-VTOL, as the basis for UK certification for new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Special Conditions allow manufactures and the CAA to develop safety requirements as these new…
Earlier this year the CAA consulted on whether to extend the Legacy and Transitional UAS provisions in the Open category. The CAA received a fantastic level of responses from the drone community and have now published their consultation response document. Their latest podcast explains the conclusions they’ve now come to and their recommendation to Government for taking the…
The Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) is an independent expert committee that identifies the implications of technological innovation, and provides government with impartial, expert advice on the regulatory reform required to support its rapid and safe introduction. This report makes recommendations on how the UK can unlock the benefits of drones and support wider commercial deployment through regulation.
Whether you are flying your drone for fun or profit, the need to fly safely and legally is often discussed. Height limits and airspace restrictions are set out in the the CAA website for all to follow and doing so will help to avoid conflict with manned aircraft and the risks that this poses. Generally speaking, civilian…
