Guidance

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (JDP 0-30.2)

Joint Doctrine Publication 0-30.2 describes the use of unmanned aircraft systems at the operational level.

From:
Ministry of Defence
Published
12 September 2017
Last updated
15 January 2018 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on

This publication is superseded by UK Air Power (JDP 0-30).

Documents

(WITHDRAWN) Joint Doctrine Publication 0-30.2, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Change 1)

Ref: JDP 0-30.2

PDF, 2.44 MB, 84 pages

Details

Joint Doctrine Publication (JDP) 0-30.2, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Change 1) describes the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at the operational level, while recognising that platform capability is provided by the individual services.

It includes UK and NATO terminology and definitions related to the operation of unmanned aircraft, and describes how each aircraft type is classified by size and capability.

Change 1 makes it clear that the UK operates UAS in compliance with national and international law.

Who should read this publication

The guidance contained in JDP 0-30.2 is applicable to all joint and single-Service personnel and civilians employed in duties relating to procuring, operating and supporting unmanned and remotely piloted aircraft systems.

The JDP may also serve as a guide on UK military thinking to politicians, the media and the general public as well as increasing transparency on UK unmanned and remotely piloted aircraft capability and operation.

Updates to this page

Published 12 September 2017
Last updated 15 January 2018 + show all updates

  1. Updated to version 'change 1'

  2. Updated to the latest version.

  3. First published.

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