/ Your registration
Where is my Remote ID number?
Your CAA “My registration” account contains your Remote ID. It is similar to your Operator ID, but is not exactly the same.
Read the answer
/ HOME
UK Remote ID
made clear
Understand the signal, the rules and your next step.
Practical answers for the changing UK sky.
/ THE KNOWLEDGE HUB
A clearer understanding
of the UK’s
connected sky
Remote ID, explained in plain English. Find the rules for your aircraft, understand your registration and get your setup right—with direct links to the CAA guidance behind every answer.
/ YOUR STARTING POINT
Understand. Prepare. Connect.
Three starting points for the questions that matter before you fly.
/ RULES & DATES
Remote ID in 2026.
Ready for 2028.
The timetable depends on your aircraft and operation. Understand today’s requirements and the transition ahead, then check your individual starting point.
/ YOUR AIRCRAFT & OPERATION
Know where
you stand
Class marks, operating categories and the exceptions that need a closer look. Follow the relevant guidance for your aircraft.
/ REGISTRATION & SETUP
The right number.
The right place.
Find your Remote ID in your CAA account. Understand which information belongs in your aircraft settings and which details to keep private.
/ LAYER400 PROMOTION
See the signal.
Explore the picture.
Discover received drone RID and aircraft ADS-B observations with Layer400. Coverage depends on compatible broadcasts and local receivers; some features require eligible account access.
/ YOUR QUESTIONS
Clear answers.
Useful next steps.
Start with the question on your mind.
/ Privacy
What can people see through Remote ID?
RID broadcasts can include aircraft and remote-pilot location. That is different from access to the CAA’s personal registration records.
Read the answer/ Troubleshooting
Remote ID not working? Start here.
Start with the aircraft’s status messages and official setup instructions. A missing dot on a public map is not a diagnosis.
Read the answer/ Understand the technology
Is Remote ID the same as ADS-B?
No. Remote ID and electronic conspicuity systems such as ADS-B serve different purposes and use different technologies.
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/ EXPLORE THE KNOWLEDGE HUB
One hub.
Every starting point.
Twenty practical guides across five topics. Explore the subject, then follow the answer to its source.
/ FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
Which date
applies to you?
Choose your aircraft and operation to find the relevant CAA timetable entry.
Read the full guide ↗This finder covers the listed cases. It does not check an aircraft’s compliance or grant permission to fly.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Choose your details above. No personal information is needed.
Source and limitations
Based on the CAA Remote ID timetable , reviewed 26 October 2026. Exemptions and authorisation conditions need individual review. A C marking is not a UK class marking.