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Country edition · United Kingdom

UK Open Category and class marks

Choose the UK rule set for the aircraft and operation; do not rely on an EU category label.

UK Open Category

Use the UK Drone and Model Aircraft Code and the aircraft's UK class mark or legacy weight. EU labels C0-C4 and subcategories A1-A3 must not be used as a shortcut for a UK operation.

Distance from people

The applicable separation depends on weight, class marking and the type of flight. Check the current CAA tables before take-off.

Beyond the Open Category

Operations outside the Open Category require the appropriate CAA qualification and operational authorisation.

Visitors

The CAA does not recognise overseas operator registrations or qualifications as a replacement for the UK identifiers required for a UK flight.

Official sources