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The UK Civil Aviation Authority regulates drones and model aircraft in the United Kingdom under the Air Navigation Order 2016 and UK-specific implementation of EASA-derived rules (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947). From 1 January 2026, new UK class marks (UK0–UK6) replace EU C-class marks for newly-marketed aircraft, Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and Remote ID is mandatory for class-marked UK1–UK3 aircraft. The Open Category has three sub-categories: Over People (A1), Near People (A2), and Far from People (A3).
Basic information about Civil Aviation Authority
Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)
1972
government_agency
GB
CAA, UK CAA, Civil Aviation Authority
Important information about drone regulations
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Kilograms (kg)
metric
Meters (m)
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations
| Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Drone CodeThe Drone and Model Aircraft Code | March 1, 2026 |
| UAS Operations (retained EU law)UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 | December 31, 2020 |
| ANO 2016Air Navigation Order 2016 | August 25, 2016 |
About this regulatory authority
Country
GB
Region
National
Type
government_agency
Updated
8/5/2026
How to reach Civil Aviation Authority
Drone weight categories and associated requirements
| Weight | Category | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Grams (g) | flyer_id_only | Required |
| 250 Grams (g) | open_category | Required |
| 25000 Grams (g) | specific_category | Required |