Skylift UAV Ltd BVLOS UAS operations - Essex

Purpose of this change

This proposal is for a Temporary Danger Area (TDA), for which a scaled airspace change process applies and a change level is not applicable. The detailed process requirements are published in the Temporary Danger Area Policy Statement.

Skylift UAV Limited are undertaking a 3-month proof of concept on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to transport packages containing diagnostic swabs and blood samples between medical sites in support of the COVID-19 response using unmanned aircraft. To that end, beyond visual line of sight operations will be required and, in accordance with CAP 1915, such operations must be conducted within segregated airspace. CAP 1915 also states that the primary method for achieving this airspace is by application for a Temporary Danger Area (TDA). Skylift UAV Limited therefore require the establishment of a TDA to segregate their operations accordingly.

Potentially Affected Area

This is the area which may be affected by this airspace change depending on its development. This area may change as the proposal is developed.

Step 5 : CAA Decision

This step has been started

During the CAA Assessment and Decision Step, the CAA reviews and assesses the airspace change proposal. The CAA may request minor changes to the proposal. The CAA prepares assessment papers to inform and provide guidance to the airspace change decision-maker. The CAA then decides whether to approve or reject the airspace change proposal.