Guides
Registration rules, fees and thresholds change. Every guide here shows the date its facts were last verified against the regulator's own pages.
Flyer ID vs Operator ID: which one goes on the drone?
The Operator ID goes on the drone. The Flyer ID never does. How to tell them apart, and why your Remote ID private key must never be printed.
Last verified 28 July 2026
How to register for a UK drone Operator ID (2026 rules)
Who needs a CAA Operator ID under the rules that changed on 1 January 2026, what the £12.34 registration involves, and which number goes on the drone.
Last verified 28 July 2026