I received an email this morning from the CAA, an extract is below...
CAA audits of permission and exemption holders
As part of the UAS Units regulatory requirements and oversight program the UAS Sector Team will soon be commencing audits of current permission or exemption holders.
These audits are either as a result of intelligence/information received against the operator or randomly generated to align with work being carried out by the team in a particular area of the U.K at a specific time. Going forward you may receive an email stating that you have been selected for one of these audits. Our intention is to try and provide as much notice as possible for ease in negotiating a suitable time for the audit to take place.
The audit schedule is likely to comprise the following:
CAA audits of permission and exemption holders
As part of the UAS Units regulatory requirements and oversight program the UAS Sector Team will soon be commencing audits of current permission or exemption holders.
These audits are either as a result of intelligence/information received against the operator or randomly generated to align with work being carried out by the team in a particular area of the U.K at a specific time. Going forward you may receive an email stating that you have been selected for one of these audits. Our intention is to try and provide as much notice as possible for ease in negotiating a suitable time for the audit to take place.
The audit schedule is likely to comprise the following:
- Review of the Operations Manual and the procedures outlined within
- A walk-through pilot competency and training. (including flight logs)
- A demonstration of records management (including insurance)
- A look at the platforms used and maintenance involved