Is a license needed.?

Afternoon folks,I’m looking at purchasing a mini 5 pro,their is one with standard batteries at 36 min & one with the 56 min which take it over the 250g.
Do I need any type of license with these & if so what type of license just for flying local ect.Tia

@Andy_H You need a Flyer ID & Operator ID from the CAA Flyer IDs and Operator IDs | UK Civil Aviation Authority

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Hi,where do I get these please & is it for the one under 250g or the one over,or any drone

Andy

@Andy_H I’ve linked to the CAA website in my last post. All the relevant info is on that link, you need a flyer ID

Working out what you need based on the weight of your drone or model aircraft

The requirements are based on the weight or class of your drone or model aircraft.

250g to less than 25kg, including UK1, UK2, UK3 or UK4 class

If your drone or model aircraft weighs from 250g to less than 25kg, you must get a Flyer ID and Operator ID.

If your drone or model aircraft is UK1, UK2, UK3 or UK4 class, you must get a Flyer ID and Operator ID.

100g to less than 250g, including UK0

If your drone or model aircraft weighs 100g to less than 250g, you must get a Flyer ID.

If your drone or model aircraft weighs 100g to less than 250g and has a camera, you must also get an Operator ID. If it does not have a camera, you can choose whether or not to get an Operator ID.

Less than 100g

If your drone or model aircraft weighs less than 100g, you do not have to get a Flyer ID. However, we strongly recommend you take the test to get one, as it will help you to fly safely and legally.

You can also choose whether or not to get an Operator ID.

Registration requirements for drones and model aircraft

Weight of drone or model aircraft Class Flyer ID Operator ID
250g to less than 25kg UK1, UK2, UK3, UK4 Required Required
100g to less than 250g; with a camera UK0 with a camera Required Required
100g to less than 250g; without a camera UK0 without a camera Required Optional
Less than 100g Not applicable Recommended Optional
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