Labelling your drone or model aircraft

Follow this guidance if your drone or model aircraft requires an operator ID.

You can check if you need an operator ID for your drone or model aircraft.

Warning You must label every drone or model aircraft that requires an operator ID. It is against the law not to do this.

What you must do

You must label your operator ID on every drone or model aircraft you’re responsible for.

Use the same operator ID for all your drones or model aircraft.

Always label with your operator ID, not your flyer ID.


How to label your drone or model aircraft

Your operator ID must be:

  • visible from the outside, or within a compartment that can easily be accessed without using a tool
  • clear and in block capitals taller than 3mm
  • secure and safe from damage
  • on the main body of the aircraft
Stay legal: always label every drone or model aircraft that requires an operator ID.

Checking your operator ID

If you’ve registered, you can check your operator ID in the registration email we sent you or in the My registration area.