Drone Laws In The UK

Drone laws vary from state to state. If your drone exceeds 250 grams, you will need to register to fly with the CAA in the UK. Under the UK Drone Laws 2019, this came into force on 30 November 2019. Weighing less than 250g, the drones are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. With these drones, you will be within the UK's drone laws for drones under 250g, which means they can be flown without the need to be registered as a hobbyist. However, if you are using your drone for commercial purposes, you will need to get the necessary qualifications. If you wish to fly for commercial purposes, i.e. use your drone to generate some form of income, you will need to pass the PfCO CAA (Permission for Commercial Operations) exam. Make sure you are familiar with the Drone Code and the Drone Registration Scheme before flying a drone in the UK. Registering your drone requires you to pass an online theory test and costs only £9 per year.