UK SORA Requirement for Non-PDRA01 Operations
Verified from official sourcesSpecific Category overview | UK Civil Aviation Authority - PDRA-based Operational AuthorisationVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026
In plain language
If your flight plans (such as BVLOS, flying close to crowds, or flying above 120m) don't fit into PDRA01, you must use the UK SORA process to apply for your authorisation.
Requirement as structured
Operators must apply for an operational authorisation using UK SORA if their intended operations are not covered by PDRA01.
Original regulatory text
If the operations you want to carry out are not covered by PDRA01, you'll need to apply for an operational authorisation using UK SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment).
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- regulatory category
- Specific