CAA UK SORA Update
Dear Operator, We are writing to you because you currently hold a PDRA-01 based Operational Authorisation (OA) to fly UAS in the Specific Category. PDRA-01 based OAs will not be [...]
Tag: Regulators
Prospect members at the CAA to take strike action
Prospect members working at the Civil Aviation authority (CAA) will take strike action in a dispute over pay. This will be the first time Prospect members have taken strike action [...]
North Carolina Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Repealed
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina General Assembly has enacted House Bill 198, effectively removing the state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This significant legislative change is largely [...]
CAA RPAS integration sandbox for the advancement of BVLOS flights
Helping support the development of integrating Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) into UK AirspaceAs part of our work to enable the safe integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) flying Beyond the [...]
EUROCAE Open Consultation ED-325 Vol. I
We are pleased to announce the availability of the following draft EUROCAE document prepared by EUROCAE WG-105 SG-4 “Design and Airworthiness” for Open Consultation:Draft ED-325 Vol. I “Guidance Document for Special Condition [...]
Airspace change masterplan: scoping the environmental assessments
To ensure that environmental impact considerations are integrated into the development of the airspace change masterplan, the UK Civil Aviation Authority must ensure that the masterplan is subject to a strategic [...]
A is for answers – what should regulators be doing for the drone industry
I placed my rant hat fully on my head yesterday, and in many ways (most) just shouting about it does nothing. So before opening a Friday adult beverage I thought [...]
The FAA should improve its approach to integrating drones into the National Airspace System
Why GAO Did This StudyDrones can provide significant social and economic benefits. For example, drones can be used to inspect infrastructure, aid in disaster and wildfire response, and deliver medical [...]
Easy Access Rules for the Basic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139)
This publication contains the Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European [...]
UK CAA – Extending legacy and transitional provisions and class markings update
Following the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) consultation on whether to extend the legacy and transitional provisions for drones operating in the open category, and after a formal decision from the [...]