The following rules apply to all drone pilots operating in the UK from 1 January 2026.
250g to under 25kg requires Flyer ID and Operator ID
100g to under 250g with a camera requires Flyer ID and Operator ID
100g to under 250g without a camera requires Flyer ID, Operator ID optional
Under 100g does not require registration, but Flyer ID is recommended
Indoor flying or operation within enclosed netted areas remains exempt.