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Complete PDRA01 guide
A step-by-step guide to eligibility, the application, pilot requirements, the Operations Manual and the records to keep after authorisation.
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Free PDRA01 guides,
checklists and samples.
Use these resources to understand PDRA01, plan your Operations Manual and organise the records the CAA may ask to see. They explain the process; they do not provide CAA approval.
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PDRA01 audit checklist
A practical list of the manual, recent flight and site-survey records, pilot details, IDs and maintenance records the CAA may ask to see.
Open the checklist →Manual structure
PDRA01 Operations Manual template guide
A plain-English explanation of the CAP2606 manual sections, supporting forms and the work needed before a draft is ready to use.
Read the manual guide →See the output
Sample editable pack
Preview the editable Word documents created from one set of operator, aircraft, pilot and procedure details.
View the sample →Free download
Audit evidence index
A simple CSV tracker for document owners, revisions, storage locations, review dates, gaps, actions and closure evidence.
Download the evidence index →Official references
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Drone Ready creates an Operations Manual draft that follows CAP2606, plus 13 matching records and checklists. It does not submit your application or issue an Operational Authorisation.
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