Electronic Conspicuity Mandate Consultation 14 Jul – 22 Sep 2026

The CAA has launched a consultation on its proposed Electronic Conspicuity (EC) mandate. The consultation opened on the 14th July will close on the 22nd September 2026.

The CAA is proposing a UK-wide mandate for use of ADS-B capable EC by all aircraft other than the military and will be seeking inputs on various detailed points relating to that mandate. Stated justification for the mandate that essentially aims to support the drone industry includes ‘safety and risk reduction, interoperability and system consistency, supporting integration and equitable access, practicality and deliverability, and regulatory clarity and certainty’.

The BGA will review the consultation and in due course provide supportive information including via this webpage to gliding clubs and pilots that choose to respond.

You can view the CAA’s EC Mandate consultation here.

28 July 26

The CAA is holding webinar for the General Aviation community in relation to the CAA’s consultation on a Proposed Electronic Conspicuity Mandate in the UK on Tuesday 11 August from 18:00 – 19:00.

This session will run through the consultation, the CAA’s proposed approach and outline the scope of the consultation.

Please note – this is not a forum to respond to the consultation itself, but an information session designed to help you respond to the consultation. There will be a Q&A function available to ask questions after the presentation. Questions are welcome ahead of the session.

Register for the webinar on the CAA website: Webinar for GA Community – Electronic Conspicuity Mandate Consultation

The session will be recorded and made available online.