UAS Operations at Test Sites

The UK CAA has published CAP3145 UAS Operations at Test Sites – Policy Concept, which outlines the framework for becoming a CAA Recognised Test Site and the process for UAS operators to obtain Operational Authorisations (OAs) at those sites. 

The policy, based on UK SORA and utilising the standard UKSAS platform, aims to streamline authorisations for specific category UAS test operations. By reducing repeated site assessments, it significantly lowers the administrative burden on both operators and the CAA, while supporting the growth of safe, efficient UAS testing activity across the UK.