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UK SORA 2026 Containment Requirements: What Drone Operators Need to Know
The UK CAA’s 2026 amendments to UK SORA introduce significant changes to containment requirements. Learn how new thresholds, robustness levels and Annex E affect drone operations.

Anne-Lise Scaillierez
Sep 37 min read


How autonomous drones can transform woodland and peatland recovery
Beyond Restoration: Autonomous drones to accelerate woodland recovery. Our role: SORA compliance and heavy-lift drone BVLOS in atypical air environment . Learn how The Drone Office supported SORA compliance and BVLOS authorisation.

Anne-Lise Scaillierez
Jun 84 min read


SORA v2.5 for Heavy Lift Logistics Drones: a Manufacturer's Guide
What does SORA 2.5 mean for a logistics drone above 3 metres? Higher ground risk, tougher containment requirements, and a SAIL level that affects both your platform design and your operators. This article breaks down the key considerations for dual-use UAS manufacturers.

Anne-Lise Scaillierez
Jun 36 min read
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