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 requirements table

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