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    The Future of Remote Pilot Competency: A Call to Action

    Discover the UK CAA's ongoing consultation on the future of drone pilot competency in the Specific Category. Learn...

    Advice

    The GVC Conversion Course: Your Path to Continued Drone Operations in the UK?

    Discover the importance of the GVC Conversion Course for UK drone operators. Our definitive guide explains the course's...

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    What is PDRA-01 - UK Drone Regulations Explained

    PDRA stands for Pre-defined Risk Assessment and is a type of authorisation you can be granted from the CAA to fly your...

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    Do I need a drone license in the UK for commercial use?

    There is not a requirement to hold a permission or license to fly a drone for commercial use, however, you may still...

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    UK to have 'UK Marking' for Certified Drones instead of EU 'CE Marking' - EASA Drone regulation update!

    New amendments due to be put forward the UK Houses of Parliament pave way for the implementation of the EU Drone...

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    PfCO vs GVC vs OA - What's the difference? JARGON BUSTER

    What's the difference between the PfCO, GVC and an OE. Check out this jargon buster to find out which drone permissions...

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    Delay to the applicability date of EU UAS Regulation to 31 December 2020

    Official notification that the UK CAA is pushing back the implementation of the EU UAS regulation package from the 1...

    News

    Flight Tests for PfCO and GVC to resume

    Based on the government guidance, we have decided to recommence Flight Examinations for both the PfCO and GVC drone...

    News

    CAA to delay adoption of the EU UAS regulations until (at least) 1st November 2020

    The CAA will delay adopting the EU UAS regulations until the 1st November 2020.

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    UAVHUB starts to deliver Operating Safety Case (OSC) E-Learning

    With the pandemic in full swing, we decided that we would produce an OSC E-Learning course to help people kickstart...

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    UK CAA to delay introduction of new EASA drone regulations

    The UK CAA is set to delay the applicability of the forthcoming EU UAS Implementing Regulation to beyond the original 1...

    Advice

    Proving your drone pilot competency & responding to public questioning

    How to deal with a situation when challenged about the legality of a drone flight and what we recommend you keep with...

    Insider

    The UK is leaving EASA, what does this mean for the Drone Industry?

    The UAS Department at the UK CAA has confirmed the UK is continuing with its plan to transition to the EASA UAS...

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    Have you missed the Drone Gold Rush?

    Was there such a thing as a drone gold rush? Does it still exist or have you missed the boat? is still worth using a...

    Advice

    PfCO vs. GVC vs. A2 CofC - Which is best for you?

    We take a look at how the PfCO differs from the GVC and the A2 CofC when the new EU drone regulations come into effect...

    News

    Do you need a CAA Drone License or PfCO after 31st December 2020

    With the removal of the requirement to hold a PfCO to fly commercially from 31st December 2020, we look at what type of...

    Advice

    What are the latest references required in my Operations Manual for 2020?

    We take a look at what references are required in your Drone Operations Manual when you hold a PfCO or an Operational...

    Insider

    How to survive a CAA Drone PfCO / Operational Authorisation Audit!

    The CAA is now beginning to audit at least 5% of all PfCO (soon to be GVC / Operational Authorisation) permission...

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    The CAA's new A2 CofC Drone Training Course and the DJI Mavic Mini - Is it the ULTIMATE Combo?

    The A2 CofC drone training course and the DJI Mavic Mini id the best combination to fly in the open category when the...

    Advice

    Five Top Tips to help you confidently pass your CAA GVC Drone Flight Test

    Deputy Instructor Matthew Hirst shares guidance aimed at outlining the skills to prove your ability to operate drones...

    Insider

    The UK Drone Licenses - What are they and do you Need One?

    Until the 1st July 2020, to operate a drone 'commercially' in the UK, you MUST have a PfCO from the UK CAA but what...

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    How long is the CAA GVC ( General VLOS Certificate) Drone Training valid for?

    On the 1st July 2020, the CAA's current drone training and qualification system changes significantly. We look into the...