UK CAA CAP722L - Appendix B Generator

Administrative modifications include changes to the management system of the UAS Operator (including changes of key personnel), its ownership or its principal place of business. This category also includes modifications such as editorial modifications to operational manuals, for example changing format of checklists and manuals, update of contact details, telephone numbers of staff etc.

Most administrative modifications are classified as minor modifications. Minor administrative modifications do not need to be reported to the CAA. The UAS Operator should inform the UK CAA immediately of the following administrative modifications, which are classified as major:

1. Modifications to principal place of business
2. Modifications to management system of the UAS Operator or key personnel such as accountable manager
3. Changes of ownership

Any of the following changes to the technical features of the UAS is a technical modification (if the change falls within the definition of a modification in section 2.1):

• A modification to the structure
• A modification to the material
• A modification to the paint scheme
• Adding, removing or modifying system functions or sub-functions
• Adding, relocating, modifying or removing equipment
• Replacement of parts of the UAS not in accordance with the designer’s specification
• Adding, relocating or removing payload
• A firmware/software update, where this is considered major.

An operational modification to the UAS includes any changes to remote pilot competence requirements, changes to operational procedures or conformity procedures and any other operational modifications that could affect the operation of the UAS. Some examples of operational modifications are:

• Non editorial modifications to operational manuals
• Modifications to training procedures of competent crew
• Modifications to the operational mitigation measures identified and evidenced as part of the UK SORA application
• Modifications to the operational environment such as location and weather conditions