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Direct access #dronelawyer (barrister) and #veteran in the UK advising on #dronelaw/#counterdrone/#UTM. Ex #UK_CAA, #BVLOS & Counter #drones. Not legal advice.

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The CAA's CAP 3105 confirms sweeping changes to UK drone regulation from Jan 2026: -Mandatory Remote ID for most drones ≥100g -UK class markings (UK0–UK6) replace EU labels -Market Surveillance Authority powers for the CAA -Geo-awareness + flashing lights for night ops #DroneLaw

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[2/2] At Blakiston’s Chambers we advise on: ✅ Transition planning for compliance ✅ Enforcement defence under CAA powers ✅ Commercial & legacy fleet risk Now is the time to prepare your operation—or risk being grounded. #CounterDrone #CAA #UAS #UKRegulations #BlakistonsChambers

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UK CAA confirming phased enforcement of Remote ID and UK class markings from Jan 2026, it is the time to review #drone compliance—before enforcement begins. At Blakiston’s Chambers, we help clients update #flight policies, assess #RID readiness & manage #regulatory exposure.

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1️⃣ CAA issues immediate correction to ORS9 Decision 46. Fixes include: Step 10/11 order in UK SORA, pop‑density cap <50k ppl/km², Annex B integrity tweaks, PLUS a brand‑new 5‑tier Remote‑Pilot Cert ladder (GVC → RPC‑L4). Update your manuals! #UKSORA #drones

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2️⃣More tweaks: UK SORA now excludes UA >40 m, >200 m s‑¹ & ops over 50k ppl/km²; guidance for multi‑location OAs(generic VLOS, tighter BVLOS); tethered‑containment tables retagged (new COT codes). July PDF is the new master doc. Stay compliant. #dronelawyer #dronelaw #drone

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The UK’s Remote ID mandate and UK class marking reforms go live in under 6 months. Yet many commercial #drone users haven’t mapped the impact on fleet permissions, liability or resale viability. Blakiston’s Chambers offers tailored #legal support to ensure you’re not caught out!

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New CAA rules take effect in January 2026, UK drone operators must ensure full compliance with Remote ID, geo-awareness, and UK class marking. Blakiston’s Chambers advises on fleet audits, enforcement strategy & operational compliance to help you stay airborne & legal. #DroneLaw

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6 months until the UK’s new drone rules take effect, Remote ID & class marking compliance should be a priority—not a project for later. Blakiston’s Chambers advises drone operators, developers, public sector teams on audit readiness, airspace permissions & enforcement risk.#drone

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The debate around counter‑UAS technology is accelerating, with UK trials expanding across airports, prisons, and event venues. But deploying detection and interdiction tools without a clear legal basis risks liability. We advise on lawful use of counter‑drone systems#CounterDrone

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As UK regulators push forward with Remote ID and geo‑awareness requirements, questions remain about enforcement, data privacy, and operator readiness.#DroneLawyer #RemoteID #CounterDrone #CAA #UKCompliance #BlakistonsChambers

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Post 1-Can landowners sue drones for trespass? Recent UK cases (Anglo-International & MBR Acres) show that mere overflight isn’t enough. Landowners must prove interference with land use. Routine, compliant flights at safe altitudes = low risk.

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Post 2 ⚖️ Section 76 Civil #Aviation Act may be redundant for drones. Key for operators: ✔️ Stay compliant with drone regs ✔️ Keep #flight logs & evidence ✔️ Avoid very low, intrusive flights At Blakiston’s Chambers, we guide #drone companies through these grey areas. #dronelaw

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Post 1 🚁 EASA adopted SORA 2.5 for drone risk assessments and has updated. Clearer, simpler, harmonised across Europe. UK isn’t bound, but operators should watch closely: ✔️ Better population risk mapping ✔️ Clearer BVLOS definitions ✔️ Stronger contingency planning

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Post 2 ⚖️ Lesson for UK drone operators: don’t wait for the CAA. Use SORA 2.5 now to future-proof your risk assessments + stay competitive abroad. Best practice means anticipating international standards, not just meeting UK minimums. #drones #drone #dronelaw #dronelawyer

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Hot off the press, sUAS News posing the question, given witnesses and ADS-B data, have we had the first firing of weapons at an airliner mistaken as a drone in the EU? Denmark :: Billund :: Borrislejren suasnews.com/2025/10/did-a-…

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“It was just a minute” can turn into BVLOS—and legal exposure. CHIRP’s Sep 2025 drone incident reports offer clear lessons for UK operators. I’ve broken them down into defensible steps you can act on now. 📘 blakistons.co.uk/when-just-a-mi… #drones #UAV #BVLOS #droneLaw #dronelawyer

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PwC’s latest report — drones reduce net risk, UK applies high-friction, case-by-case approvals. My latest analysis breaks down the legal gaps and how operators mitigate risk. 🔗blakistons.co.uk/rapid-briefing… #DroneLaw #BVLOS #Aviation #PwC #DroneOperators #dronelawyer #drones #drone

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New UK drone laws incoming. The CAA has published major updates — coming into force 1 Jan 2026. 📄 The Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) Regs 2025 📄 The Unmanned Aircraft (Offences and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 📌nsight thread coming soon. #Drones #DroneLaw #BVLOS