UK Drone Operator ID
Issued by UK Civil Aviation Authority · GB
Register as the person responsible for a drone or model aircraft in the UK.
A little more about it
An Operator ID records the responsible owner/operator, rather than proving flying skills. The CAA requires the individual registrant to be at least 18. One ID can cover the person’s drones and model aircraft. The reviewed page quotes a one-year registration; flying may separately require a Flyer ID.
What this credential means
Registration of responsibility, not authorization to fly. A Flyer ID or other permissions may also be required.
Verification means we found evidence of the offering. It does not mean we endorse it or guarantee recognition.
What you receive
CAA Operator ID
- CAA Operator ID
Format: digital. The stated credential is included.
What it takes
Specific prerequisites have not been confirmed. Check the provider’s current requirements before applying.
Exam: not required. Practical assessment: not required. Minimum age: 18.
Where you can get it
Individual registration requires age 18 or over. Organizations use a separate registration route.
Confirmed availability: GB.
Worldwide eligibility has not been confirmed. Source-confirmed languages: English.
Validity & renewal
1 year
Renewal is required.
Sources & verification
- Official offering at caa.co.uk Primary issuer or provider source
Retrieved live official CAA page, including £12.34 price, one-year validity, age rule and explicit warning that this ID does not authorize flight.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Prices, availability and requirements can change. The provider’s current terms take precedence.
Editorial scores, not user ratings: unusualness 1/5 · practical usefulness 4/5. How we score.