So, the UK CAA have FINALLY announced a little more detail on the Drone and model aircraft registration and education service (DMARES)... It's about as disappointing and, if it was even possible; slightly more frustrating than the original proposals!

Big points to take away:

Operator ID: Anyone who owns or is responsible for the operation of a drone or model aircraft weighing between 250g and 20Kg MUST register as a Remote Operator and obtain an Operator ID. This costs £9 and is renewed annually… You must be aged 18 or over to register as a Remote Operator. Your Operator ID must be placed on your model aircraft or drone and be visible if required for inspection. As far as we’re aware, it will be possible to place this ID inside somewhere like a battery bay, so that it isn’t always visible; particularly useful for those people who are flying scale model aircraft.

Flyer ID: Anyone who wants to fly or operate a model aircraft or drone in the UK, as of the 30th November will need to pass a 20 question online examination. The pass mark for this is a minimum of 16 correct answers and the learning required for the examination will be contained in a new ‘Drone and Model Aircraft Code’ which forms part of the DMARES. The questions will come from the learning which the CAA provide and even if you fail, you can keep learning the code and attempting it (at no cost). Once you’ve passed the test, you’ll be issued with your Flyer ID. There are currently no age requirements for the scheme but it should be noted that children under the age of 13 can only register with a parent or guardian present.

It now costs £9 instead of £16.50 to register as an operator, annually.

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Blue skies,

Matt