CAA/Ofcom statement on the airborne transmission of the 978 MHz UAT frequency

Today the UK Civil Aviation Authority and Ofcom will make the 978 MHz frequency available for airborne transmission onboard Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) applications. 

This change supports beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and is part of the Future of Flight action plan and the CAA’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy.

We have published a Supplementary Amendment to CAP 1391 – Electronic Conspicuity Devices detailing the background and conditions of use.