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.