Extending legacy and transitional provisions and class markings update

Following the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) consultation on whether to extend the legacy and transitional provisions for drones operating in the open category, and after a formal decision from the Department for Transport (DfT), it has been decided that the transition and legacy provisions will now be extended to 1 January 2026. This time will allow for the CAA and DfT to conduct a review of regulations for unmanned aircraft, including the open category to ensure it is properly regulated in a way that is fit for purpose for the UK prior to 2026.

The DfT will also be changing UK regulations so that European Union (EU) class marks on drones will not be recognised in the UK after 1 January 2023. Drones with EU class marks will still be able to be flown in the UK after that date in the Open and Specific categories but may not make use of the class mark provisions in the A1, A2 and A3 subcategory.

The DfT will formally publish these changes to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945 in December ahead of them coming into effect before January 2023.

The CAA website and guidance material will be updated to reflect the changes later this month and more information is available in our requirements for flying in the open category publication

Holders of an A2 Certificate of Competence that references transition and legacy period dates of 31 December 2022, may continue to use these privileges until either the expiry date of the certificate, or the end of the new transition/legacy period (on 01 January 2026) whichever is sooner. A re-issue of the certificate is not required.

https://www.caa.co.uk/consumers/remotely-piloted-aircraft/our-role/updates-about-drones/

At least the A2CofC is still useful.

DAFlys Posted at 11-23 06:00
At least the A2CofC is still useful.

Yeah, for now at least, wernt a total waste of money, i think it means i can fly the large battery in the village but not purposely over fly people...

It's all a confusing muddle, isn't it. Typical bureaucracy.

Bashy Posted at 11-23 08:48
Yeah, for now at least, wernt a total waste of money, i think it means i can fly the large battery in the village but not purposely over fly people...

Yes it does. But good luck if the old bill turn up.  They struggle with last years rules.  

DAFlys Posted at 11-23 12:22
Yes it does. But good luck if the old bill turn up.  They struggle with last years rules.

I have it printed off and in my bag plus, easy enough to get to online as well

Blériot53 Posted at 11-23 11:58
It's all a confusing muddle, isn't it. Typical bureaucracy.

Yeah, plus back to the drawing board, just hope they do not change the rules regarding the sub 250g's, its all to play for once again, at least we get 3 years, so much for indefinitely

Bashy Posted at 11-23 19:17
Yeah, plus back to the drawing board, just hope they do not change the rules regarding the sub 250g's, its all to play for once again, at least we get 3 years, so much for indefinitely

They seem to change their minds as often as the UK  changes Prime Ministers

Let's make it simple

Bashy Posted at 11-23 19:16
I have it printed off and in my bag plus, easy enough to get to online as well

Ive seen on a few of the "Audit" videos on YouTube that showing the CAA rules to the old bill isn't always enough.   Their system in fact still shows the 2016 law in some cases.