What type of drone operations are covered by UK SORA?
UK SORA is for operations that go beyond the scope of a PDRA01 Operational Authorisation for flights in the Specific Category.
Examples of operations that require a UK SORA-based Operational Authorisation include:
- dropping items from your drone
- flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)
- flying close to crowds
- flying close to people with aircraft that weight 500g or more
- flying at increased heights above ground level
- swarm operations
- flying more than 120m (400ft) above ground level.
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