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CAA: CAP722L – UAS Operations in UK Airspace – Specific Category Modification Policy

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced CAP722L, a new policy document providing essential guidance for UAS operators in the Specific Category who intend to modify their operations. Released on 15 May 2025, this policy helps operators determine whether a proposed change constitutes a “significant change” under UAS.SPEC.030(2) of Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/947, thereby…

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ARPAS-UK welcomes the CAA’s recommendations as per CAP3105, but with two key areas of concern. Significant growth in the Open Category expected if implemented.

15 May 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published on 8 May 2025 CAP3105, setting out its recommendations to the Department for Transport (DfT) following the 2023 consultation on the UK UAS Regulation Review (CAP2610).  These recommendations are significant as they clarify the regulatory framework for the Open Category once the transition period ends…

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CAA: Airspace Modernisation – Ground Infrastructure Survey open

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched the Airspace Modernisation: Ground Infrastructure Survey to gather industry insights on enhancing ground-based surveillance and communication systems. This initiative aims to support the safe integration of uncrewed aircraft operations, particularly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), into the UK’s airspace. Key Focus Areas: Participation Benefits: The CAA…

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DRONE CLASS MARKING ON ITS WAY TO THE UK. CAA Review of UK UAS Regulations Consultation Reply Document.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published CAP3105, “Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations: Consultation Reply Document.” This document outlines the CAA’s final policy recommendations following a comprehensive review of the UK’s UAS regulations, initiated in 2023 and sponsored by the Department for Transport (DfT). Key Objectives The review aimed to: Consultation…

Law Commission

Law Commission’s 2nd Consultation on Aviation Autonomy

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…

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CAA: Test and Evaluation Annual Report 2024-25 released: CAP 3099

​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…

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CAA Call for Insights – AI in Aerospace

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…