How do I renew my CAA Operator ID?

You can renew your Operator ID at https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/my-registration

In November 2019, it became mandatory for all drones and model aircraft to have affixed to the body of the drone over 250g an Operator ID.

The Operator ID  is registered to a person or organisation that is responsible for a drone or model aircraft.

The Operator ID is valid for 12 months and has to be renewed yearly at a cost of £9.

If your Operator ID is due for renewal then you need to head over to this link below to renew your registration.

https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/my-registration

You will need to use the following details used when you initially registered:

• Your date of birth
• Email

You can use the same service to:

• renew your registration
• view your registration details
• add a flyer ID or operator ID to your registration
• add a child under 13 to your registration

Being responsible for drones

The person that owns or is responsible for the drone or model aircraft must register to get an operator ID. You must be 18 years old to get an operator ID.

Some examples of situations where you may need to register for an operator ID but not a flyer ID include:

• you're the adult responsible for an under 18 who owns a drone or model aircraft
• you're responsible for a drone that someone else will fly
• you already have a flyer ID, or an exemption, and you only need an operator ID at the moment

Getting better permissions

If you fly model aircraft or drones as a hobby you may want to consider getting an A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC). 

To find out more you can get a FREE Trial of our A2 CofC courses by clicking here.