The Law Commission’s second consultation paper on aviation autonomy has been published today (April 16), focussing on air traffic management and air navigation services (“ATM/ANS”) for uncrewed aircraft. In their first consultation paper on aviation autonomy published last year, the Law Commission looked at the law relating to drones and vertical take-off and landing aircraft…
As part of the Specific Operation Risk Assessment (SORA) framework for Remote Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) operations in the specific category, the Civil Aviation Authority have considered the Cyber Safety Extension which was published as part of JARUS SORA 2.5 and produced this guidance for operators. Read more: 16 April 2025
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released its inaugural Test and Evaluation (T&E) Annual Report for 2024–2025, marking a significant step in advancing aviation innovation within the UK. The report highlights the T&E Team’s efforts in facilitating safe, efficient, and data-driven test flights, aligning with national initiatives like the Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS), UKRI…
The CAA’s Strategy for Regulating AI in Aerospace aims to enable the sector to benefit from this transformative technology. The CAA is inviting stakeholders to provide their insights on the AI use cases being explored across the aerospace sector, to help shape regulatory requirements for the safe deployment of AI and advanced automation in aerospace. Through this survey, the…
From 1 January 2026, drones operating in the Open Category – which covers low-risk drone flights and leisure activities – will be subject to product standards under a framework known as ‘Class Marking’, improving the safety and security of the sector. The current transition period for the Open category is due to expire on 1…
The UK government’s policy paper, A New Approach to Ensure Regulators and Regulation Support Growth, presents a strategic plan to reform the regulatory system to encourage economic growth and private sector investment. The document highlights key challenges such as regulatory complexity, burdensome processes, and excessive risk aversion, all of which can hinder innovation and competitiveness….
ARPAS-UK is disappointed with the CAA’s decision to proceed with significant increases to the service charges for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for 2025/26, despite our calls for moderation and fairness. In our comprehensive response to the CAP3047 consultation in January, we stated that the proposed service charge increases for RPAS operators were significant and…
Ofcom has announced a new initiative to make the 978 MHz spectrum available for drone safety devices in the UK. These devices, known as Universal Access Transceivers (UAT), help aircraft identify drones’ locations, ensuring safer integration into airspace. This change is essential for critical infrastructure tasks, such as inspecting power lines and wind turbines. The…
