UK CAA – Guidance on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods as Cargo for UAS/RPAS Operators in the Specific Category

This guide is to enable UAS/RPAS operators to identify the relevant regulatory references
that are applicable and to ensure compliance before applying for an approval to carry DG.
In doing so, the operator is far more likely to gain the approval sought in a more efficient
manner. This will benefit both the operator and the regulator.

The regulations should be complied by the operator and any agent thereof, or any
organisation to which the operator has discharged any of its responsibilities as well as, all
other entities involved in the transport of the DG, including but not limited to, those entities
acting as a Shipper or any agent thereof acting on its behalf, or a Freight Forwarder.
Each application will be independently assessed by the CAA Dangerous Goods Flight
Operations Inspectorate, who will determine whether to grant such an approval or not,
based on the appropriateness of the means of transport and on the facts and
circumstances submitted by the operator.

An additional benefit of UAS/RPAS operators and others voluntary compliance with this
guidance will mean that when the regulations are updated, there will be no detrimental
business impact for those who are already demonstrating compliance.