What are the main steps in the UK SORA process?

Steps of UK SORA include:

  • Concept of Operations (ConOps) – describe the mission.

  • Determine Ground and Air Risk Classes – assess the environment and airspace.

  • Apply mitigations – use technical and operational means to reduce risk.

  • Determine SAIL (Specific Assurance and Integrity Level).

  • Demonstrate robustness of safety objectives based on the SAIL.

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