It is against the law to fly a drone or model aircraft without having the required IDs. You can also be fined for breaking the law when flying. In the most serious cases, you could be sent to prison.
Follow this Code to make sure you always fly safely and legally.
The Code covers everything you need to know to pass the test to get a flyer ID. This is the starting point for anyone wanting to fly a drone or model aircraft in the UK.
The Drone and Model Aircraft Code is also available as a downloadable PDF.
Last updated: March 2024
The Drone and Model Aircraft Code PDF, 2.32MB
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