STRUGGLING TO UNDERSTAND THE UK DRONE RULES?

Then good news, this site is designed to guide you to the rules and regulations that apply to you and your drone.

Simply select the correct button for each question below and within a few questions we will guide you to what you need to know, that's all there is to it.

NOTE: This website ONLY related to flying in the United Kingdom under UK Civil Avaition Authority regulations. You must consult the regulations for the relevant authority for flying anywhere else.

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Does your drone have a 'class mark' as shown below?

If your drone has a class mark you should be able to find it clearly displayed somewhere on the aircraft, for example on one of the drone's arms, or near the battery port.

Examples of United Kingdom (UK) 'UK' class marks.

an image showing the varying UK class marks that can be found on drones

Examples of European (EU) 'C' class marks.

an image showing the varying EU class marks that can be found on drones

The following marks are NOT class marks!

an image showing the varying standard marks that can be found on drones that relate to sale only and not classification

The CE, UKCA and UKNI marks relate purely to the sale of electronic goods and are not related to where you can or can't fly your drone.

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