UK Drone Rules Checker 2026 | Check Your Requirements

Does your drone have a class mark?

Check your drone for a UK class mark (UK0, UK1, UK2, etc.) or EU C-class mark (C0, C1, C2, etc.)

Yes, it has a class mark My drone has a UK or C class label on it No class mark Legacy drone (no class mark) or privately built - rules are based on weight

What class mark does your drone have?

Check the label on your drone for its class marking

UK Class Marks

UK0

Look for this label on your drone

UK0 Under 250g - lightest class UK1 Under 900g UK2 Under 4kg UK3 Under 25kg UK4 Model aircraft under 25kg

EU C-Class Marks

0

Look for this label on your drone

C0 Under 250g - lightest class C1 Under 900g C2 Under 4kg C3 Under 25kg C4 Model aircraft under 25kg

How much does your drone weigh?

This is the take-off weight including battery. Weight determines your flying category.

Under 100g Very light drones - minimal registration required 100g to under 250g Light drones like DJI Mini series - can fly A1 (Over People) 250g to under 2kg Small/medium drones like DJI Air series - A2 (with A2 CofC) or A3 2kg to under 25kg Larger drones like DJI Inspire series - A3 only 25kg or more Heavy/professional drones - Specific Category required

Does your drone have a camera?

This affects registration and Remote ID requirements

Yes My drone has a built-in or attached camera No My drone has no camera capability

What will you use your drone for?

This affects insurance requirements

Recreation, sport, or hobby only Flying for fun, personal photos/videos, no payment involved Work or commercial purposes Paid photography, surveys, inspections, deliveries, or any business use

Are you a member of an Article 16 authorised association?

Some model aircraft associations have Article 16 Authorisation from the CAA, which provides additional flying privileges. Examples include BMFA, FPV UK, LMA, SAA, and British Drone Flyers.

Yes I'm a member of an association with Article 16 Authorisation No / Not sure I'm not a member, or my association doesn't have Article 16

Do you have an A2 Certificate of Competence?

This qualification allows flying in the A2 (Near People) subcategory

Yes, I have an A2 CofC I passed the A2 Certificate exam No, I don't have one I only have a Flyer ID or nothing yet

Your Drone Rules Summary

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