Registration of Certified Unmanned Aircraft

Verified from official sources
UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 14Version 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

If you own a drone that is subject to certification, you must register the aircraft itself (not just yourself as an operator) and display nationality and registration marks.

Requirement as structured

The owner of an unmanned aircraft whose design is subject to certification must register the unmanned aircraft.

Original regulatory text

The owner of an unmanned aircraft whose design is subject to certification shall register the unmanned aircraft. The nationality and registration mark of an unmanned aircraft shall be established in line with ICAO Annex 7.

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
operation
EU UAS operation
regulatory category
General