CAA Role as Competent Authority

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CHAPTER 1 | GeneralVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

The CAA is the official regulator and competent authority for civilian drone operations in the UK.

Requirement as structured

The CAA performs the role of the competent authority in the UK under Article 18 of Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/947.

Original regulatory text

Carrying out the tasks of the competent authority as defined in Article 18 of the UAS Implementing regulation (UAS IR) Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/947.

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
regulatory category
General