The CAA have now published their Consultation Reply Document to the Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems, almost a year and a half after the consultation closed (see https://bmfa.club/caa-review-of-uk-unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas-regulations). 77% of the 3295 responses they received were from model flyers, so thank you to all those members who responded. You can read the Reply Document … Read More
Regulatory Matters
CAA – Response Document to the Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations consultation
CAA – Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations
The CAA have recently launched a consultation on a review of the current regulations for unmanned aircraft systems along with the introduction of some new requirements including Remote I.D. The proposals include a simplification of the current Open Category requirements which would see the operational sub-categories re-named to ‘Over’, ‘Near’ and ‘Far’, in relation to … Read More
Amendments to Poisons Act (1972) and fuel containing nitromethane
Members may recall that in early 2022 the Home Office undertook a consultation on amendments to the Poisons Act 1972, which controls the sale of certain explosives precursors and poisons – including nitromethane. See:https://bmfa.club/possible-amendments-to-poisons-act-1972-affects-users-of-fuel-containing-nitromethane-please-respond-to-the-consultation The BMFA attended a meeting with Home Office officials to oppose proposals which would negatively impact those members using high nitro … Read More
BMFA Issued with New Article 16 Authorisation valid from 22/12/2022 to 31/12/2023
The BMFA has been issued with an updated Article 16 authorisation from the CAA which is valid from 22/12/2022 to 31/12/2023. You can download the updated authorisation from the link below https://rcc.bmfa.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Society-of-Model-Aeronautical-Engineers-Ltd-UAS7068-Article-16-Authorisation-Issue-5-22122022.pdf
CAA Proposes 20% increase in Operator Registration Fee from April 2023
The CAA have launched a consultation on their Charges Scheme for 2023/24, with the proposed changes due to come into effect on the 1 April, 2023. The CAA proposals include a general 13.5% increase which would take the Operator Registration fee (currently £10) to £11.35. However, they then apply a rounding up to the nearest … Read More
***UPDATED 22/6/2020*** Small Unmanned Aircraft – Remote Pilot Competency Requirements for Remote Pilots in Possession of a BMFA Achievement Certificate and for Control Line flights
The exemptions from article 94F of the Air Navigation Order, (see https://rcc.bmfa.uk/ufaqs/article-94f-certain-small-unmanned-aircraft-requirement-for-acknowledgement-of-competency ) has been extended until 30th December 2020 when the CAA intend to introduce the new European UAS Regulations at which point the exemptions should be incorporated in to the specific permission that is being negotiated with the CAA for BMFA members and members of … Read More
Small Unmanned Aircraft – SUA Operator Registration Requirements for BMFA Members joining after 15th June 2020
The CAA have issued the latest general exemption which removes the requirement to register as an SUA operator directly with the CAA for members who joined or renew with the BMFA on or after 15th June 2020, for a period of 90 days. Members who wish to register with the CAA through the BMFA should … Read More
CAA Updates CAP1789 – New European UAS Regulations: General Outline
The CAA have today published an update to CAP1789, which details the EU regulations for unmanned aircraft. Please see https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1789%20Edition3%20June2020.pdf . The regulations were due to come into effect on the 1 July, but due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic they will not now come into effect until 31 December. The important point … Read More
CAA PUBLISHES RESPONSE TO CAP1775 – CONSULTATION ON CHARGING PROPOSALS FOR DRES
<p>Without any fanfare (or even notification through their usual channels) the CAA have now published CAP1804, their response to CAP1775 (the consultation on the charging proposal for the 'Drone Registration and Education System – DRES)'. You can read the response here: <a href="https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1804_DRES_consultation_%20response.pdf">https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1804_DRES_consultation_%20response.pdf</a></p>
CAA Recognised Registration Competency Certificate launched. Please Read!
<p>Article 94F of the Air Navigation Order introduces the requirement that from <strong>30th November 2019</strong> all remote pilots of model aircraft or drones (small unmanned aircraft, SUA) with a mass of 250gm or more flown outdoors, including free flight, not to fly the SUA unless the CAA has issued the remote pilot with an acknowledgement … Read More