Compliance

Rope & Rotor Inspection Services operates under a strict safety, regulatory, and quality framework. Every aerial deployment and working-at-height operation is executed in full compliance with UK aviation law and industrial safety regulations.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Authorisation

We hold full Operational Authorisation (PDRA01) issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), permitting commercial flight operations in congested urban environments, near critical infrastructure, and across complex industrial facilities.

• Operational Authorisation Reference: PDRA01 / 26810

• Pilot Qualifications: GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) and A2 Certificate of Competence (A2 CofC).

• Airspace & Permissions: Comprehensive pre-flight airspace feasibility, NOTAM checks, Air Traffic Control (ATC) coordination, and landowner permissions managed entirely in-house.

Audited Risk Management & Dronedesk Integration

All aerial operations are planned and logged through Dronedesk, ensuring an auditable digital trail for compliance, safety logging, and preventative maintenance.

• Site-Specific RAMS: Thorough Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) produced, reviewed, and adhered to for every deployment.

• Emergency Response Planning: On-site fail-safe procedures, dedicated exclusion zones, and contingency protocols tailored to live sites.

• Asset & Battery Telemetry: Ongoing health monitoring and cycle logs for all flight platforms and sensor payloads.

Working at Height & IRATA Supervision

Physical intervention and close-quarter inspections are governed by rigorous working-at-height standards.

• IRATA Level 3 Technical Supervision: All rope access deployments are overseen by an in-house IRATA Level 3 supervisor ensuring full compliance with the IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP).

• Equipment Certification: 100% LOLER-inspected (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) access hardware with full traceability logs.

• Site Safety Competency: Technicians hold valid CSCS cards for seamless integration onto active Tier-1 construction sites and industrial facilities.

Insurance Coverage

Our operations carry comprehensive specialist cover designed for high-risk industrial environments, aerospace operations, and measured survey delivery:

• Aviation Public Liability: Fully compliant with EC 785/2004 regulations.

• Commercial Public Liability: Up to £5,000,000 / £10,000,000 cover available for major commercial contracts.

• Professional Indemnity: Specialist coverage safeguarding all surveying, reality capture, and digital twin deliverables.