PDRA01 Operational Limits and Scope
Verified from official sourcesSpecific Category overview | UK Civil Aviation Authority - PDRA-based Operational AuthorisationVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026
In plain language
Under PDRA01, you can fly drones weighing between 250g and 25kg within your visual line of sight anywhere in the UK (including built-up areas), provided you respect airspace restrictions.
Requirement as structured
PDRA01 authorises the operation of unmanned aircraft between 250g and 25kg within visual line of sight (VLOS) at any location in the UK, subject to airspace restrictions.
Original regulatory text
PDRA01 gives you authorisation to fly unmanned aircraft (UA) between 250g and 25kg within visual line of sight (VLOS) at any location in the UK (subject to airspace restrictions), including residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational areas.
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- regulatory category
- Specific