Early Engagement with the CAA Innovation Team for Novel Technology

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In plain language

If you are developing novel drone technology, it is highly recommended to discuss your plans with the CAA Innovation Team early on.

Requirement as structured

Developers of new or novel UAS technologies or support systems are strongly recommended to engage early with the CAA Innovation Team to review their R&D activities.

Original regulatory text

It is strongly recommended that developers of new or novel technology for UAS or support system set up a programme of discussion and review of their research and development activity with the CAA through the innovation team; early engagement is vital in the process.

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
regulatory category
General