#Do you need a drone license registration#

An Operator ID and a Flyer ID is all you will require to fly a drone with a maximum take-off mass (MTOM) of 25kg with no further licensing requirements. If you intend to only fly your drone more than 150m from built up areas and groups of people, under the conditions of the A3 Subcategory of the Open Category you will be required to complete the DAMARES. To fly your drone, you must register for a Flyer ID, to achieve this you will need to sit a short education package relating to the Drone and Model aircraft rules and regulations then pass a theory test, the test consists of 40 multiple choice questions of which you are to get 30 correct to obtain a pass, the flyer ID is free and is valid for five years.

If you are responsible for a drone you must register as an Operator and gain an Operator ID, the cost of which is £10.33 and it is valid for one year, your Operator ID must be clearly displayed on your drone.

#Do you need a drone license registration#

The question is, do you need a license to fly your drone, this is very much dependent on the area in which you are flying and the weight of the drone you intend to fly.įor example if you are flying a drone weighing less than 250g such as the DJI Mini 2 then all you are required to do is complete the Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service (DAMARES) via the UK CAA, this must be completed to fly any drone (that is not classed as a toy) within the UK. To fly a drone within the UK there are various rules and a regulations surrounding flying an unmanned aircraft, it doesn’t matter anymore whether you are flying commercially or as a hobbyist, what does matter is the level of risk!

Drone License – What is it and do I need one?