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.

Related Questions

Can PDRA01 be used for BVLOS operations?
No. PDRA01 only supports VLOS operations. Missions that require BLOVS operations typically require a UK SORA risk assessment.
What regulations apply to drone-in-a-box operations in the UK?
Drone-in-a-box BVLOS operations in the UK usually require operational authorisation and a risk assessment such as the UK SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment).
What replaced the drone OSC?