Required Documents for Operational Authorisation

In plain language

When applying for an operational authorisation in the Specific category, you must provide a risk assessment, your proposed safety measures, an operations manual (if needed), and proof of insurance.

Requirement as structured

UAS operators applying for an operational authorisation must submit a flight risk assessment (SORA or PDRA), a list of mitigation measures, a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and operational manual (if required), and evidence of suitable insurance.

Original regulatory text

You need to send us at least the following information or documents: - The assessment of the flight operations risks. This may be a Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) or a Pre-defined Risk Assessment (PDRA). - A list of mitigation measures proposed by you as a UAS operator. You ensure that all information provided can be assessed for adequacy by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate. - A Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and an operational manual if required by the risk and complexity of the flight operation. - Evidence of suitable insurance.