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A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Procedures for Your Drone Operations Manual
Operating a drone under a Pre-Defined Risk Assessment (PDRA01) authorisation is an exciting venture, but it comes with inherent risks...

Ian Titchener
Apr 35 min read
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Calculating Ground and Air Risk with the New UK SORA Methodology for OSC Holders
As the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) gears up to implement the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology in April 2025,...

Ian Titchener
Mar 174 min read
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Assessing Risk in UK Drone Operations: The New UK SORA Methodology
The expanding role of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the United Kingdom has driven a significant update to how operational risks are...

Ian Titchener
Mar 133 min read
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ORS9 CAA SORA Decision No. 46: A Structured Framework for UAS Regulation with Cost Implications
On 7 March 2025, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published ORS9 CAA Decision No. 46, establishing the UK Specific Operation Risk...

Ian Titchener
Mar 77 min read
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The UK’s Introduction of Specific Operations Risk Assessment: Changing the Operational Authorisation Application Process
As of 5 March 2025, the UK drone sector is bracing for a significant regulatory overhaul as the Civil Aviation Authority—the UK’s...

Ian Titchener
Mar 55 min read
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Comparing the Latest JARUS SORA Issue and the Current OSC Framework in the UK
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) regulations have evolved significantly to ensure safe and efficient drone operations. Two prominent...

Ian Titchener
Feb 213 min read
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How to Write and Apply for a CAA Drone Operating Safety Case (OSC) in the UK
Introduction If you’re a drone operator in the UK looking to conduct more complex or higher-risk operations, you’ve probably come across...

Ian Titchener
Feb 74 min read
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Building "Redundancy-Ready" Operations Manuals for BVLOS Missions
As the drone industry rapidly evolves, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations are becoming a cornerstone of advanced unmanned...

Ian Titchener
Jan 283 min read
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Why Customising Your Drone Operations Manual is Essential for UK Operators
In the world of commercial drone operations, having an operations manual isn’t just a tick-box exercise for legal compliance; it’s a...

Ian Titchener
Jan 243 min read
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Understanding SORA vs. PDRA01: Essential Differences for UK Drone Operators.
The landscape of drone operations in the UK is shaped by specific regulations and operational frameworks designed to ensure safety while...

Ian Titchener
Jan 224 min read
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Key Considerations for BVLOS Visual Mitigation in a UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Compliant Operating Safety Case (OSC)
As the demand for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations grows, drafting a UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)-compliant Operating...

Ian Titchener
Jan 214 min read
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Developing a drone operations manual that complies with standards outside the UK.
Developing a drone operations manual that complies with international standards for operations outside the UK can present significant...

Ian Titchener
Jan 103 min read
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UK Drone Regulations: What You Need to Know if You Received a Drone for Christmas
If you’ve unwrapped a shiny new drone this Christmas, congratulations! Flying drones can be a lot of fun and even open up opportunities...

Ian Titchener
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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The Benefits of a Drone Operating Safety Case (OSC) for UK Businesses
In the UK, drone operations are regulated by UK Regulation EU 2019/947, which sets out a comprehensive framework for safe and secure...

Ian Titchener
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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BVLOS in the UK: Exploring Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges.
Flying drones within visual line of sight limits their true potential for transforming industries. BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight)...

Ian Titchener
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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Beyond Visual Line of Sight: Ensuring Safety in BVLOS Operations in the UK
How to ensure safety whilst conducting BVLOS drone operations with an Operating Safety Case

Ian Titchener
Dec 6, 20245 min read
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