CAP 3105: A pivotal step in reshaping UK drone regulation.
The CAA’s May 2025 reply to CAP 2610 marks a significant shift in how unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will be regulated in the UK—from product design to operational categories, Remote ID, and airspace integration.
Key takeaways:
-Introduction of UK-specific class markings (UK0–UK6) from Jan 2026
– Mandatory Direct Remote ID for most drones ≥100g (with phased exemptions)
– Clarity on legacy UAS use in A2 & A3 categories beyond 2026
– CAA formally confirmed as the Market Surveillance Authority
– Geo-awareness from 2026; geo-fencing under development
– Phasing out of CAP 722 in favour of clearer, accessible guidance
At Blakiston’s Chambers, we are already advising drone operators, manufacturers, and importers on:
– Transition planning for Remote ID and UK class markings.
– Risk assessments and enforcement readiness under the Market Surveillance Authority framework
– Regulatory divergence from the EU and its commercial implications
– UAS product conformity and contractual risk allocation
If your drone operations, products or clients will be impacted by these reforms, now is the time to review your compliance position.
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