When do I need an OSC?
Drone pilots will need an OSC when wanting to operate outside the normal boundaries of a Standard Permission.
These operations include flying less than 50m from uninvolved people/properties; flying less than 50m horizontally of assemblies of people; operating more than 400ft above the surface; and conducting EVLOS (Extended Visual Line of Sight) or BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) missions.
UPDATE - APRIL 2025: Please note that the Operating Safety Case methodology has now been replaced by UK SORA. To find out more, click here.
Related Questions
Do I need drone registration if I have a drone licence?
Most drone users will need to register with the UK CAA to obtain a Flyer ID and/or an Operator ID,
Do I need a commercial drone licence or a hobbyist licence?
There is no hobbyist or commercial drone licence in the UK.
What is the difference between the A2 CofC and GVC?