1. Open your CAA account

    Use CAA My registration to find your Remote ID.

  2. Use the right instructions

    Find the setup procedure for your exact aircraft and firmware. Menu names vary, so avoid following a guide for a different model.

  3. Check before you fly

    Confirm the required Remote ID function is enabled. Keep your aircraft’s software current and follow its pre-flight checks.

For UK1, UK2 and UK3 aircraft, the Drone Code requires RID to be added and enabled before flight from 1 January 2026.

Your private RID characters belong in the aircraft’s authorised setup process. This website never asks you to enter them.

Sources & review.

Official guidance behind this answer

Source review: 26 October 2026. Our practical checklists are editorial aids. Check the current source and your operation’s conditions before making a flying decision.

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