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All,
Here is the latest information from the CAA.
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The CAA has held consultations regarding the transition to legacy drones from 2023. Through the consultations it was recommended to indefinitely postpone the planned changes as the CAA further investigates the situation.
Please see CAP2367
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‘To that end, the CAA have recommended to the DfT that: All provisions should be extended indefinitely and the class marking scheme should be revaluated. This will form part of a larger investigation into the current UAS Open Category regulatory framework and what is most suitable for the United Kingdom. This is to ensure any solution suitably addresses the needs of the community as well as addresses safety and security risks in a proportional manner. Notwithstanding a re-evaluation of the class marking scheme an extension should be indefinite at least until the consumer can purchase Class Marked UAS on the open market. At that point, consideration could be given to the re-introduction of a transitional period. This would ensure that the regulated community has a suitable amount of time to naturally phase out older UAS whilst at the same time having the option to purchase Class Marked UAS. This approach would significantly mitigate almost all areas of concern raised in the responses to the consultation. Details of the recommendation to government, including the policy objective, rationale and draft regulatory text, will be published on the CAA Safety policy and legislation project tracker website in due course.’
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Drone & Model Aircraft Registration Team
Civil Aviation Authority
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