Composition of the UK UAS Regulation Package

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CHAPTER 1 | GeneralVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

The rules governing drone operations and drone technical standards in the UK are split into two main regulations: Regulation 2019/947 (operational rules) and Regulation 2019/945 (product standards).

Requirement as structured

The UK UAS Regulation Package consists of two separate but interlinked regulations: Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS Implementing Regulation) and Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS Delegated Regulation).

Original regulatory text

This ‘UAS Regulation Package’ consists of two separate, but interlinked regulations as follows:  “Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/947 on the procedures and rules for the operation of unmanned aircraft”. ...  “Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 on unmanned aircraft and on third country operators of unmanned aircraft systems”.

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
operation
EU UAS operation
regulatory category
General