In addition to being lifelong pilots holding PPL & ATPL qualifications, all our pilots and have passed the CAA-approved exams and flight assessments for drones. They all hold the established industry Remote Pilot Qualification (RPQ-s) for multi-rotor aircraft under 20kg. To fly a Small Unmanned Aircraft (‘SUA’) in the UK, either commercially or recreationally, all pilots are required to comply with CAP393: Air Navigation Order unless otherwise approved by the CAA.

​The main operational conditions for an SUA are:

  • Maintaining a distance of 50m from people and property not in control of the pilot.
  • During take off and landing maintain a distance of 30m from people and property not in control of the pilot.
  • Do not fly directly overhead or within a minimum distance of 150m from an open-air assembly of over 1000 people.
  • Fly a maximum height of 400ft above ground level.
  • Maintain visual line of sight of the SUA to a maximum distance of 500m.
  • Outside of controlled airspace except with permission of the local ATC covering the mission area.
  • Restrictions apply to certain areas of Central London and additional permissions to fly in these areas need to be sought from the CAA.
  • Restrictions and rules apply to flying near an airport and aerodrome.

The CAA Regulations for SUA – drones are extremely detailed, our operation manual and procedures for each aircraft has been examined and approved for commercial use by the CAA.

Oscar Cymru are fully insured against injury and damage for each flight with £5 million PI and Public Liability Insurance.