Read the key as text
- 1 · outside on the body
- smooth surface, top or side
- 2 · not over sensors
- camera, vents, moving parts
- 3 · not where you grip
- it wears off there
- 4 · not in the battery bay
- LBA: only for scale model aircraft
- Label
- size 20 × 8 mm
Where do I put the drone ID plate?
You have your drone ID plate, now what? Where it belongs, how to make it stick and what to do if there is hardly any space on your drone: here are the key tips.
What does the rule say?
The operator ID must be attached to each of your drones. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) gives a sticker on the drone as an example. The German Federal Aviation Office (LBA) speaks of a “suitable place”.
The best spot
- On the outside of the body, on a smooth, flat surface. The top or the side is usually best.
- Not over air vents, sensors, cameras or moving parts such as arms and propellers.
- Not where you hold the drone, so the plate does not wear off.
Little space on your drone?
Very small drones in particular have hardly any free surfaces. The LBA only allows the battery compartment for scale model aircraft, and explicitly not for drones. So stick the plate on the outside of the drone. Our small 20 × 8 mm plates fit almost any drone.
By the way: according to the LBA, the operator ID may also be attached as a QR code if it can be read without difficulty. And even if you have entered the operator ID into your drone’s direct remote identification (remote ID), it must also be stuck on the outside of the drone.
How to make it stick for good
- Make sure the spot is clean, grease-free and dry, for example using a lens cleaning cloth.
- Peel off the backing without touching the adhesive with your fingers.
- Place the plate and press it down firmly for a few seconds.
- Ideally, wait a few hours before flying so the adhesive bonds fully.
Several drones?
Your operator ID applies to all your drones, so the same plate goes on every drone. In the shop, simply choose the quantity you need.
