The UAS Operators obligation to have an operations manual - PDRA01 operations manual template

Aug 31, 2026

This PDRA01 operations manual template explains why all PDRA01 UAS operators must maintain an operations manual to meet CAP 722H regulatory requirements. It outlines the Civil Aviation Authority oversight process, including the ability to request the manual at any time. The document provides step-by-step guidance for using the template, including how to replace red guide text, manage compliant wording, complete tables, and add evidence materials, links, and supporting annex documents.

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Reading Time46 min

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About this PDRA01 operations manual template

The UAS Operators obligation to have an operations manual

How to use this document

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PDRA01 Operations Manual Template CAP 2606 Published by the Civil Aviation Authority, 2024 Civil Aviation Authority Aviation House Beehive Ring Road Crawley West Sussex RH6 0YR You can copy and use this text but please ensure you always use the most up to date version and use it in context so as not to be misleading, and credit the CAA. Revision History Enquiries regarding the content of this publication should be addressed to: uavenquiries@caa.co.uk The latest version of this document is available in electronic format at: HYPERLINK "https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/updates-and-publications/drone-and-remote-piloted-aircraft-publications/" \l ":~:text=The%20CAA%20publications%20library%20All%20our%20publications%20can,and%20Acceptable%20Means%20of%20Compliance%20and%20Guidance%20Material" Drone and remote piloted aircraft publications | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) Table of contents TOC \f \t "Heading 1 Prologue,2,Executive Summary/Prelims Heading Prologue,1" About this PDRA01 operations manual template PAGEREF _Toc170373087 \h 6 The UAS Operators obligation to have an operations manual PAGEREF _Toc170373088 \h 6 How to use this document PAGEREF _Toc170373089 \h 6 Text colours PAGEREF _Toc170373090 \h 6 Tables PAGEREF _Toc170373091 \h 6 Pictures and graphics PAGEREF _Toc170373092 \h 7 Links to external websites and resources PAGEREF _Toc170373093 \h 7 Style PAGEREF _Toc170373094 \h 7 Editing this template PAGEREF _Toc170373095 \h 8 Adding to the Annexes PAGEREF _Toc170373096 \h 8 Operating outside the scope of the PDRA01 PAGEREF _Toc170373097 \h 8 About this PDRA01 operations manual template The UAS Operators obligation to have an operations manual All PDRA01 UAS operators must have an operations manual to comply with requirements in CAP 722H. The CAA have an oversight program to ensure compliance and can request to see the operations manual at any time. This template should be used to assist UAS operators in creating an operations manual for PDRA01 operations as it meets an acceptable means of compliance that conforms to the UAS regulations. How to use this document Start at the beginning of the template and work your way through in a methodical manner. Delete any red guide text (see below) once each section has been completed. Text colours Black text Black text in this document is suggested wording that is compliant. However, you may want to change or add to this if it is appropriate. If you do change any wording, it must be highlighted. Red text Red text provides advice for that section and should be deleted when the document is finished. Bold red text is very important information which must be followed. All red text must be deleted, once that section is complete. Tables There are a number of tables in this template that will require populating with information and editing to make them relevant to your UAS and operations. Keep information relevant Some tables will have areas that are not relevant to your UAS or type of operation, in which case, those parts of the tables can be deleted. For example, some tables request information for fixed wing UAS, but you may only operate multirotor UAS. Some of the tables will ask for specification details of the UAS. The manufacturer should have a specification sheet that will give the most important information for this section. However, if information cannot be easily found for this table items in this section, put ‘unknown’. This operations manual must reflect the activities and UAS used by the UAS operator. It may be necessary to add other rows, columns and/or new tables, depending upon the UAS system. Formatting The operations manual must be presented so it is easy to read. Where possible, try not to let tables become split across multiple pages. Pictures and graphics Pictures and graphics may be added to evidence systems and their components, and aid descriptions of processes and procedures. Links to external websites a

FAQs

What is the main requirement for PDRA01 UAS operators?

All PDRA01 UAS operators must have an operations manual to comply with the requirements in CAP 722H.

How does the Civil Aviation Authority oversee compliance?

The CAA runs an oversight program and can request to see the operations manual at any time.

How should the template’s red guide text be handled?

Delete the red guide text once each section is completed; bold red text indicates important information that must be followed.

Aug 31, 2026

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