FLY SMART, FLY SAFE
ARPAS UK welcomes the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) announcement regarding the postponement of significant changes to UK PDRA-01. The decision to maintain the current iteration of PDRA-01 until 31 March 2026 demonstrates an understanding of the industry’s need for stability during the introduction of UK SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment). DiSCO, the digital platform for…
First: ARPAS-UK, the UK’s leading drone industry body, calls for a revision of the narrative surrounding the 2018 Gatwick Airport incident. No credible evidence of malicious drone activity at Gatwick Airport was provided post-investigations. Yet, to this day, the Gatwick Drone incident and its sensational coverage has had far-reaching negative implications for the drone industry….
From BSI: We’re delighted to announce the publication of PAS 1905, providing essential guidance on aviation regulatory principles, management systems and the product lifecycle for future flight. A huge thank you to all involved in the development of this PAS including the Technical Author, Mike Gadd, the Advisory Group, and all others who have shared…
Access the consultation HERE. Below is our draft response (will evolve until 6 Jan) which can support you in drafting your own response. UAS / Drone operators in the Specific Category (PDRA01, OSC/ORA holders): you MUST respond to the CAA Service Charges consultation by 6 Jan 2025. Go to Section 3: Charging proposals by individual…
The CAA launched their consultation on their proposals for revisions to the existing UK Civil Aviation Authority CAA 2025/26 Scheme of charges, due to take effect from 1 April 2025. Our preliminary analysis indicates major/ massive increases on all charges related to UAS. · Fee Increases for PDRA-01: We have already expressed concern informally to the…
