OUR SERVICES: UK SORA COMPLIANCE MADE SIMPLE(R)
Navigating UK SORA doesn’t have to be complex. We streamline the compliance process, making it faster and more straightforward—so your organisation can focus on delivering value using drones.
How We Help:
✔ Decode Regulatory Requirements – Understand and implement UK SORA with confidence.
✔ Engage Effectively with the CAA – Interpret feedback, respond strategically, and build a strong relationship with the regulator.
✔ Optimize the Authorisation Process – Reduce delays and improve approval success rates.
✔ Ensure Audit Readiness – Stay compliant and prepared for regulatory scrutiny.
Who We Support:
We work with any organisation using UK SORA, including:
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Public & Private Sector End-Users with in-house drone teams.
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Drone Operators seeking efficient approvals and compliance.
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Technology Providers active in the drone or UAS space.
Let’s simplify compliance—so you can focus on your drone operations and/or your technological innovation.
UK SORA TRAINING
1-Day UK SORA Workshop – Gain a deep understanding of the UK SORA safety methodology, its intent, and practical implementation.
1-Hour Executive Briefing – A concise, plain-English session for non-experts and top management, delivered virtually.
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UK SORA SAIL 1 & 2 COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
We help organisations secure operational authorisations efficiently by addressing key challenges:
Transitioning from OSC to SORA – Convert your existing Operational Safety Case (OSC) approval into a compliant UK SORA application. Reduced distances from uninvolved parties. VLOS operations in urban environments. BVLOS with visual mitigation.
New SORA Applications – Structure an application when operations don’t fit Open Category or PDRA01.
Optimisation & Efficiency – Ensure your SORA application is as generic as possible to minimize the need for multiple applications. Keep risk levels manageable, for example to fit into SAIL 2, to minimise your cost of compliance.
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SUPPORT TO INNOVATORS & MORE ADVANCED SAIL CASES
BVLOS in Atypical Air Environments (AAE)
Atypical Air Environment “AAE” is a volume of airspace where no other manned/crewed aircraft is expected to be operating, for example just above assets or buildings that are inspected by drones.
Atypical Air Environment is an incremental step to facilitate Beyond Visual Line of Sight “BVLOS” operations in lower risk environments.
Operations in AAE is a stepping-stone for BVLOS, unlocking economic value while accumulating industry experience and flight hours.
We help you leverage the UK CAA’s AAE framework (introduced in CAP 3040, October 2024) to expand operational possibilities.
SORA Compliance for UAS Manufacturers (SAIL 3)
The SORA process is a comprehensive risk assessment methodology designed to classify the risk posed by UAS operations and identify necessary mitigations and safety objectives. At SAIL 3, a number of Operational Safety Objectives, or “OSOs”, in relation to the UAS itself kicks-in. Typically, OSO5 “UAS is designed considering system safety and reliability” must be met at a Low Level of Robustness at SAIL 3.
Manufacturers design the technology. Our goal is to guide them through the complexities of the SORA requirements, ensuring that their drones meet the specific assurance and integrity levels required for SAIL 3 operations.
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WHY CHOSE THE DRONE OFFICE FOR UK SORA COMPLIANCE SUPPORT?
We make UK SORA compliance faster, simpler, and tailored to your needs—so you can focus on safe and effective drone operations.
Subject Matter Expertise – UK SORA is based on the SORA framework developed by JARUS—the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking of Unmanned Systems. JARUS SORA version v2.0 was published in January 2019 and adopted by EASA in October 2019. We can exploit our experience of SORA as implemented in Europe to support our clients.
Regulatory Insight – We help you interpret and respond to CAA feedback effectively, reducing delays and improving approval success rates.
European Collaboration – We partner with SORA experts across Europe, leveraging their insights and real-world experience to enhance your projects. Whether you’re looking to align with best practices, avoid common pitfalls, or collaborate on cross-border operations, our international network ensures you benefit from the latest industry knowledge.
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