Affixing UAS Operator Number to Drones

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Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must label all your drones with your UAS operator number, but do not include the last three characters after the hyphen, as they act as a private password.

Requirement as structured

Operators must affix the first part of their UAS operator number to all drones in a clearly visible manner, excluding the last three characters.

Original regulatory text

Affix the organisation’s UAS operator number to all drones so that it is clearly visible. Please note that the UAS operator number (CHExxxxxxxxxxxxxx-xyz) consists of two parts: - CHExxxxxxxxxxxxxx: The actual operator number comprises ‘CHE’ followed by 13 lower case letters and numbers. This part must be clearly visible on the drone.