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Uncrewed air system responsible officer (UAS RO) / uncrewed air system accountable manager (UAS AM) briefing day

This briefing day is a mandatory requirement for UAS RO and UAS AM that operate UAS in the open category.

Updates to this page

From:
Military Aviation Authority
Published:
12 September 2019
Last updated:
18 March 2026
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  1. Version 4.3 of the UAS briefing day application form has been published and the location of the UAS briefing day has been updated.

  2. Remotely piloted air system duty holder has been changed to remotely piloted air system responsible officer. The course name and details have been updated accordingly.

  3. Remotely piloted air systems open category duty holders briefing day course details have been amended.

  4. RPAS Duty Holders Briefing Day course dates have been published.

  5. Version 3 of the RPAS duty holder briefing day application form has been published.

  6. RPAS duty holders briefing day information updated to reflect the change to RPAS categorization from class 1(b) to open category. Additional briefing day dates added.

  7. New course dates published.

  8. First published.

Documents

UAS responsible officer briefing day application form

Ref: Version 4.3

PDF, 96 KB, 1 page

Details

Aim

The briefing day aims to improve defence air safety by ensuring that UAS RO and UAS AM are fully conversant with their role and responsibilities in the safe management of UAS that operate in the Open A2, Open A3, and Specific S1 sub-categories. Applicable regulations can be found in RA 1602, RA 1603, and RA 1604.

Course validity

This course is valid for the duration of tour for the UAS RO / UAS AM.

Duration

1 day

Briefing dates

Dates

Location

Virtually via teams

Application process

Please forward a completed application form to DSA-MAA-MRPEnquiries@mod.gov.uk

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