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This process outlines requirements on the management of risks associated with the operation of drones or UAVs near, on or over Network Rail infrastructure and mandates:

a) minimum requirements of operating organisations;

b) minimum competency requirements for unmanned aircraft operators;

c) minimum equipment requirements;

d) proximity to Network Rail Infrastructure;

e) notification arrangements;

f) accident reporting.

This process applies to any individual or organisation wishing to operate drones or UAVs near, on or over Network Rail infrastructure.

PURPOSE

This process has been introduced to describe the operating arrangements and to mitigate risk of uncontrolled operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs / Drones) being operated near, on or over Network Rail infrastructure.

This standard is in alignment with the following:

Air Navigation Order (ANO) (Articles relating to unmanned aircraft operations)

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Guidance Publication CAP 722

European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) or other regulatory requirements as appropriate