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Consumer Drone → United Kingdom
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
CAA registration and operator ID required
Details
UK CAA requires drone operators to register and obtain an operator ID and a flyer ID. Drones over 250g must be registered. Flying over people, near airports (5km), and above 120m is prohibited. A competency test is available online for recreational flyers.
Quantity limit
Personal use with registration
Documentation required
- CAA operator ID
- CAA flyer ID
Legal reference
Air Navigation Order 2016, UK Drone Code
Leaving with this item
Consumer drones may generally be exported from United Kingdom for personal use; higher-specification drones face dual-use controls and many destinations restrict drone import.
IATA dangerous goods
Consumer Drone is classified under Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
Practical advice
Register at register-drones.caa.co.uk. Take the free online competency test.
Customs authority
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs