Registration requirements for drones and model aircraft
The IDs you need depend on the weight of your drone or model aircraft, whether it is a toy, and whether it has a camera.
Type of ID needed
| Flying weight | ID needed | |
|---|---|---|
| Flyer ID | Operator ID | |
| below 250g - toy | No | No |
| below 250g - not a toy - no camera | No | No |
| below 250g - not a toy - with camera | No | Yes |
| 250g and above | Yes | Yes |
Working out if your drone or model aircraft is a toy
There is no standard mark to show that a drone or model aircraft is a toy.
Your drone or model aircraft is likely to be a toy if:
- the manufacturer or store you bought it from describes it as a toy
- you bought it from a toy department or retailer
- it is marked as suitable for below age 14 or a younger age group
- it was advertised or packaged to attract children