Remote ID.
Frequently asked.

Remote ID is being introduced in stages. Your aircraft’s class and your operation determine the applicable date.

Being under 250g does not by itself settle Remote ID requirements. The CAA’s transition includes certain aircraft weighing 100g or more with a camera.

Your CAA “My registration” account contains your Remote ID. It is similar to your Operator ID, but is not exactly the same.

Operator ID identifies the responsible operator. Flyer ID relates to the pilot’s competence. Remote ID is used in the aircraft’s identification setup.

Direct RID broadcasts locally. Network RID uses an internet connection. Hybrid combines both; the CAA describes it as the preferred longer-term approach.

Check whether your aircraft needs an add-on and whether the exact product meets the applicable UK requirements. A RID sales label alone is not enough.

FPV describes how you fly; Article 16 is an authorisation framework. Neither label alone tells you that a flight is exempt from RID.

RID broadcasts can include aircraft and remote-pilot location. That is different from access to the CAA’s personal registration records.

Start with the aircraft’s status messages and official setup instructions. A missing dot on a public map is not a diagnosis.

Compatible receivers can supply RID observations to a map. What appears depends on reception, supported signals and service access.

Check the destination’s regulator before travelling. The CAA says UK Flyer IDs and Operator IDs are not valid outside the UK.