CAA Role as Competent Authority
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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