FPV UK is proud to announce that the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued it with a brand new Article
16 Operational Authorisation for 2026.
The Article 16 Operational Authorisation was first launched when the UK drone laws modified on
31 December 2020, transitioning from the earlier Air Navigation Order framework to the UAS
Implementing Regulation. Since then, Article 16 has given FPV UK members operational privileges that
transcend the usual Open Class guidelines, whereas sustaining a robust deal with security and
accountability.
What Does Article 16 Imply for FPV UK Members?
The FPV UK Article 16 Operational Authorisation allows members to fly with higher flexibility in a variety
of eventualities that will in any other case be restricted. Probably the most important advantages is the flexibility to fly
FPV and not using a competent observer when working in a sterile space, similar to a closed FPV race venue.
The authorisation additionally permits members to fly non-multirotor plane above 400 toes.
Article 16 permits FPV UK members to fly in built-up areas used just for leisure functions, similar to
public parks.
Diminished Separation Distance.
Article 16 additionally introduces extra sensible separation distances from uninvolved individuals. FPV UK members
might fly to a minimal distance of 30 metres from uninvolved individuals, diminished to fifteen metres throughout
take-off and touchdown. This distance varieties an imaginary security bubble round people.
New FPV UK Handbook
To assist the most recent subject of the authorisation, FPV UK has launched a brand new FPV UK Handbook, which
works alongside the Article 16 Operational Authorisation doc. All members should learn, perceive,
and formally settle for each the Operational Authorisation and the Handbook earlier than flying below Article 16
circumstances.
The authorisation additionally contains particular accident and incident reporting necessities, significantly when
working below the extra privileges it offers. Members are reminded that compliance with these
necessities is crucial to sustaining the belief positioned in FPV UK by the CAA.
The eighth Difficulty of the Article 16 Operational Authorisation is a major achievement and ensures that
FPV UK members can proceed to take pleasure in their flying safely, legally, and responsibly.
For extra data please see the handbook at Handbook.fpv.uk and the Article 16 Operational
Authorisation
Additional Info
For extra data, please check with:
The FPV UK Handbook: https://handbook.fpv.uk
The Article 16 Operational Authorisation: https://article16.fpv.uk
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