Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association CAP 722

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CAP 722

The 3rd and current Edition of CAP 722 was published on 28 April 2008 with a minor update in April 2009. It has been compiled by the Civil Aviation Authority's Directorate of Airspace Policy (DAP) after consultation with the UK Industry and in particular UAVS. It is intended to assist those who are involved in the development of UAS to identify the route to certification, in order to ensure that the required standards and practices are met by all UAS operators.

The purpose of the document is to highlight the safety requirements that have to be met, in terms of airworthiness and operational standards, before a UAS is allowed to operate in the UK. Whilst UAV flights beyond the limits of visual control (defined herein) are currently restricted to segregated airspace, the ultimate aim is to develop a regulatory framework which will enable the full integration of UAS activities with manned aircraft operations throughout UK airspace.

CAP 722 is divided into 4 Sections and 23 Chapters:

Section 1 – General
Chapter 1	Introduction
Chapter 2	Legal Considerations
Section 2 – Policy
Chapter 1	UAS Operating Principles
Chapter 2	CAA Policy on Sense & Avoid
Chapter 3	Spectrum Issues
Chapter 4	Radar Surveillance Policy
Chapter 5	Civil Operator Qualifications
Chapter 6	Cross Border Operations
Chapter 7	UAS Autonomy
Section 3 – Civil Operations
Chapter 1	Approval to Operate
Chapter 2	Certification
Chapter 3	Registration
Chapter 4	Maintenance and Inspection
Chapter 5	Security Issues
Chapter 6	ATM Procedures – Civil
Chapter 7	Emergency ATM Procedures
Chapter 8	Breaches of ATC Regulations
Chapter 9	Incident/Accident Procedures
Chapter 10	Aerodrome Operating Procedures
Section 4 – Military Operations
Chapter 1	Certification, Registration and Maintenance
Chapter 2	Non In-Service UAV Operations
Chapter 3	In-Service Operations
Chapter 4	ATM Procedures

Within Section 1, Chapter 2 Legal Considerations there are some important statements that all UAV or UAS operators should bear in mind. The Legal Considerations cover Policy - The Chicago Convention and Law.