SN-2025/004 UAS Software and Firmware Updates

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published a Safety Notice (SN-2025/004) UAS Software and Firmware Updates.

All UAS Operators and Remote Pilots are strongly advised to read the attached Safety Notice and act on the recommendations. It is recommended that Specific Category operators implement the recommendations within the SN, as part of their Operating Manual procedures.

The purpose of this Safety Notice is to highlight the responsibility of a UAS operator and remote pilot to ensure that software and firmware updates are carried out to UAS when required by the manufacturer or by published maintenance procedures adopted and accepted by the operator.