Regulation

Regulatory Article (RA) 1601: remotely piloted air systems open A1 sub-category (fly ‘over’ people)

RA covering the specific regulations to assure the safe operation of open A1 sub-category RPAS.

• From: Ministry of Defence and Military Aviation Authority
• Published: 29 November 2019
• Last updated: 30 November 2023 — See all updates

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RA 1601: remotely piloted air systems open A1 sub-category (fly ‘over’ people)

Ref: Issue 3

PDF, 158 KB, 4 pages

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The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

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• MAA regulatory publications
• Overarching documents
• Regulatory Articles (RA)
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  • 2000 series (FLY)
  • 3000 series (ATM)
  • 4000 series (CAE)
  • 5000 series (TAE)
• MAA Manuals

Published 29 November 2019
Last updated 30 November 2023 + show all updates

1. 30 November 2023

   Issue 3 has been published under NAA 23/56

2. 31 December 2020

   Issue 2 has been published under NAA 20/51.

3. 29 November 2019

   First published.