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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. 

 

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

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. 

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