Plowman Craven Receives UK CAA Operating Safety Case Authorisation for Expanded Drone Operations
UK surveying and geospatial services firm Plowman Craven has been granted an Operating Safety Case (OSC)-based Operational Authorisation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), enabling the company to conduct drone operations across a wider range of conditions and more complex environments, strengthening its capabilities in infrastructure inspection and surveying.
Highlights
- Plowman Craven has been granted an Operating Safety Case (OSC)-based Operational Authorisation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
- The OSC authorisation enables Plowman Craven to conduct UAS operations in more complex terrain and restricted airspace beyond what standard scenario authorisations permit.
- Applicants for an OSC authorisation must submit detailed safety assessments covering operational plans, personnel qualifications, and risk mitigation to the UK CAA.
- The authorisation expands Plowman Craven's drone service capabilities in infrastructure inspection, surveying, and geospatial mapping across the UK.
- The CAA's grant of OSC authorisation reflects official recognition of Plowman Craven's flight safety management standards and operational expertise.
UK surveying and geospatial services firm Plowman Craven has announced it has been granted an Operating Safety Case (OSC)-based Operational Authorisation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), marking a significant milestone in the company's unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations.
The authorisation allows Plowman Craven to conduct drone missions under a broader and more flexible set of conditions, further enhancing the company's service capabilities in areas such as infrastructure inspection, surveying, and mapping.
What Is an OSC Operational Authorisation?
An Operating Safety Case (OSC) is a regulatory mechanism designed by the UK CAA for more complex or non-standard drone operations. Applicants are required to submit comprehensive safety assessment documentation demonstrating that their operational plans, personnel qualifications, and risk mitigation measures all meet regulatory requirements before authorisation is granted.
Compared to a standard scenario authorisation, an OSC authorisation grants operators a significantly higher degree of operational flexibility, enabling them to carry out flight missions in more challenging environments or under more demanding conditions.
Expanded Competitiveness and Service Scope
With this authorisation in place, Plowman Craven will be able to extend the application of its drone services to include surveying and inspection tasks in more complex terrain or restricted airspace, further consolidating its leading position in the UK geospatial services market.
The authorisation also reflects the UK CAA's strong recognition of Plowman Craven's flight safety management standards and professional competency.
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