UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework
[in effect]United Kingdom · operational restriction · operational restriction
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Classification
operational restriction
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Aug 25, 2016, 12:00 PM UTC
Primary Sources
4 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
The United Kingdom's drone (UAS) regulatory framework, administered by the Civil Aviation Authority: the Air Navigation Order 2016 plus the retained UK versions of EU Regulations 2019/947 (UAS Implementing Regulation) and 2019/945 (UAS Delegated Regulation), under the Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the Civil Aviation Act 1982. It sets the Open, Specific, and Certified operating categories; beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operation falls in the Specific category requiring Operational Authorisation, with the CAA's BVLOS programme targeting routine BVLOS by 2027 (the framework under which Wing operates in the UK).
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework cover?
The United Kingdom's drone (UAS) regulatory framework, administered by the Civil Aviation Authority: the Air Navigation Order 2016 plus the retained UK versions of EU Regulations 2019/947 (UAS Implementing Regulation) and 2019/945 (UAS Delegated Regulation), under the Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the Civil Aviation Act 1982. It sets the Open, Specific, and Certified operating categories; beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operation falls in the Specific category requiring Operational Authorisation, with the CAA's BVLOS programme targeting routine BVLOS by 2027 (the framework under which Wing operates in the UK).
Where does UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework apply?
UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in United Kingdom on the DEPLOY registry.
When did UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework take effect?
UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework is recorded as effective August 25, 2016 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework still in effect?
UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework apply to?
UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of UK CAA drone (UAS) regulatory framework: A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
4 documents- https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/regulations-consultations-and-policy-programmes/uk-regulatory-framework-for-drones-and-other-unmanned-aircraft/Official Source
https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/regulations-consultations-and-policy-programmes/uk-regulatory-framework-for-drones-and-other-unmanned-aircraft/
- https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/regulations-consultations-and-policy-programmes/policy-programmes/beyond-visual-line-of-sight-bvlos/Official Source
https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/regulations-consultations-and-policy-programmes/policy-programmes/beyond-visual-line-of-sight-bvlos/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/contentsOfficial Source
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/contents
- https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a173acfe-5e59-48b8-8545-db2a9c487017Official Source
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a173acfe-5e59-48b8-8545-db2a9c487017