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The UK’s PDRA01 (Pre-defined Risk Assessment) operational authorization is currently under review by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in relation to the introduction of UK SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment). No immediate changes are expected until March 31, 2026, and PDRA01 OAs will remain valid under the existing framework until then. The CAA is assessing PDRA01 and future PDRAs using UK SORA methodology to ensure safety and appropriateness for future operations.
UK CAA PDRA01
What Is it?
PDRA01 authorises you to fly unmanned aircraft (UA) between 250g and 25kg in residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas (within visual line of sight (VLOS)).
Without a PDRA01, you must keep at least 150m away from residential, recreational, commercial and industrial areas unless operating within certain Open sub-categories. A PDRA01 is applied for utilising Civil Aviation Publications and submitted to the CAA at a cost of £500.00. before submitting an Operations Manual the Operator should have in place an Operator ID, Flyer ID for each Remote Pilot and UAS Insurance (EC785/2004). If succesful, the Operator will recieve an Operational Authorisation valid for 12 months.
12-month validity period
Costs £500 per year
Required to hold a GVC
Sub-25kg UA
Flyer ID required
Operator ID Required
Appropriate Insurance Required
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