TOPIC / A CLEAR ROUTE THROUGH RID
UK rules & dates
Start with the aircraft you actually fly. A model name, purchase date or headline weight is not enough to establish every RID obligation.
Start with your question.
Rules & dates
UK Remote ID rules: 2026 and 2028
Find the relevant date for your aircraft and operation.
Rules & dates
Do drones under 250g need Remote ID in the UK?
Why “under 250g” is not a complete RID answer: check class, camera, weight and the applicable transition.
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UK and EU drone class marks: what changes in 2028?
Understand UK0–UK6, European C labels and the UK transition before checking your Remote ID requirements.
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Remote ID for FPV, model aircraft and Article 16
Separate FPV flying, self-built aircraft and association authorisations when checking UK Remote ID obligations.
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Remote ID in the Specific category: authorisations and exemptions
Check RID against your CAA Operational Authorisation, the aircraft class and the transition to 2028.
Rules & dates
Taking a UK drone abroad: registration and Remote ID
Prepare for overseas drone travel without assuming a UK registration, RID setting or authorisation is valid abroad.