Two-Day UK SORA & Civil UAS Airworthiness Transition Programme | The Drone Rules Ltd
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Two-day professional programme

From airworthiness experience to UK & EASA SORA capability.

A concise, technical two-day programme for military, certification, emergency services, public sector and commercial UAS professionals moving into civil UAS authorisation work.

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2 daysPractitioner-level training
£2,200 + VATPer delegate
JARUS + UK SORAMain body, annexes and deltas
Evidence-ledCAP3017 + ORS9 No. 60
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Proof, not theory

Training built from live authorisation work.

The course is delivered by a specialist UAS regulatory consultancy with practical experience across complex SORA, BVLOS and Operational Authorisation work.

EASA SORA 2.5 firstTDR helped facilitate what was recognised as the first EASA SORA 2.5 authorisation pathway for a client.
Long urban BVLOSTDR has supported one of the longest urban BVLOS operations in the United Kingdom.
UK CAA focusBuilt from real work across UK SORA, PDRA, OSC transition and Operational Authorisation strategy.
Manager approval summary

Why fund this?

Because advanced UAS work now depends on evidence-led applications: clear ConOps, defensible risk logic, containment, OSOs, TMPR and traceable compliance material.

01

Reduces rework

Focuses on the evidence gaps that delay applications.

02

Transfers expertise

Turns airworthiness judgement into civil UAS application logic.

03

Builds capability

Gives delegates a practical route for consultancy and review work.

Who it helps

Three reasons to book.

Become useful in real SORA conversations.

Understand how ConOps, iGRC, ARC, SAIL, containment, Containment, OSOs and TMPR fit together.

Best forAirworthiness, safety, TAA, certification and UAS professionals.
OutputA practical roadmap for reviewing or supporting an application.

Fund judgement, not just attendance.

The delegate learns how to spot weak assumptions before they become cost, delay or CAA findings.

ValueBetter early decisions and stronger evidence planning.
LevelProfessional, technical and application-focused.

Build advanced UAS readiness.

Useful for teams considering BVLOS, AAE, inspection, public-sector missions, agriculture, media or specialist technical applications.

Useful forOperators, manufacturers, emergency services, consultants and technical authorities.
Not forBasic flying tuition, GVC or A2 CofC preparation.
Corrected process

JARUS logic and UK application reality.

The course explains the JARUS 10-step methodology, then shows how the UK CAA application service turns that into a 14-step UK SORA pathway.

Interactive SORA navigator Switch between JARUS methodology and the UK application sequence.
Beyond the 10 steps

The annexes are where the real work lives.

SORA is not just a numbered process. The annexes explain how evidence, mitigations, air risk and safety objectives are actually substantiated.

Use cases

Practical examples, not abstract theory.

Delegates test SORA logic against realistic operating environments.

Interactive tools

Make SORA easier to understand.

SAIL quick check

Select final GRC and residual ARC to see the SAIL outcome.

Indicative result SAIL 1
Agenda

Two days. Clear outcomes.

Day 1

Method, ConOps and Assessment 1 evidence

09:30
SORA landscape
Scope, exclusions, PDRA boundaries and application phases.
10:45
ConOps and operational details
Purpose, airspace, crew roles, VLOS/BVLOS VM/BVLOS and location model.
12:00
UA characteristics and ground risk
Dimension, speed, mass, iGRC footprint and population density.
14:00
Ground and air mitigations
M1A/B/C, M2, ARC and strategic air risk mitigations.
15:30
SAIL and evidence burden
How final GRC and residual ARC drive assurance expectations.
Day 2

UK/EASA deltas, OSOs and evidence strategy

09:30
JARUS annexes
Annex A-F and where each changes the argument.
10:45
UK/EASA deltas
Practical differences in implementation, process and evidence handling.
12:00
Containment, OSOs and TMPR
Adjacent area, adjacent airspace, OSO evidence and TMPR logic.
14:00
Sector use cases
Emergency services, agriculture, media and specialist applications.
15:30
Roadmap exercise
Build a manager-ready SORA roadmap and evidence matrix.
Investment

Two days of practitioner-level training.

£2,200 + VAT

Per delegate. Delivered online, in person or privately for an organisation.

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What the fee covers

  • Two days of live training
  • JARUS SORA 2.5 method and annex briefing
  • CAP3017, CAP3239A and ORS9 No. 60 updates
  • UK/EASA SORA delta discussion
  • SAIL, evidence and containment exercises
  • Workbook, roadmap prompts and certificate
Funding note: TDR is not currently an ELCAS-approved learning provider. We can still provide a course outline, learning objectives, quotation and invoice for alternative CPD or resettlement budget routes where permitted.
FAQ

Fast answers for approval.

No. It is a technical SORA and civil UAS airworthiness transition programme.
The JARUS 10-step process explains the risk methodology. The UK 14-step pathway reflects the UK CAA application and assessment sequence.
No. It teaches the evidence logic, process and judgement needed to support stronger application decisions.
Yes. Private delivery can focus on a specific operating environment, aircraft type or internal stakeholder group.

Regulatory basis: JARUS SORA 2.5 main body and annexes; EASA SORA information; CAA CAP3017 UK SORA methodology; CAA CAP3239A UK SORA Best Practice: Submission of Operational Details; ORS9 Decision No. 60, published 3 July 2026. This page is course information, not legal advice or a guarantee of authorisation.

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