Where and When Do I Register?
According to European Regulation (EU) 2019/947, registration is mandatory for UAS operators (not for UAS themselves). It is therefore important to also distinguish between a Pilot and a UAS Operator.
The UAS Pilot, also known as the Remote Pilot (RP), is the person physically behind the UAS flight controls. He is fully responsible for the safety of the flight throughout operations.
The UAS Operator is the person or company who oversees operations and gives flight instructions. This person or legal entity bears all responsibility for the operations of the drone (s) on their behalf. Very often, in the OPEN category and as an individual, the Pilot and the Operator are one and the same person.
When should a UAS operator register?
- The UAS operator owns one or more UAS weighing more than 250g.
- The UAS operator owns one or more UAS weighing less than 250g and equipped with a camera or other sensor that can detect personal data.
It is the Owner of the UAS that needs to be register as a UAS operator and not the UAS itself. A UAS operator (UAS owner) can have multiple UASs but only one UAS operator number (LUXxxxxxxxxxxxxx) that will not change.
Note:
- If your UAS is considered a ‘toy’ and weighs less than 250g - you do NOT need to register.
- A UAS is considered a toy if a manufacturer intends it for children under the age of 14 and it meets the minimum safety criteria required to be named a toy. Compliance with these standards naturally limits the capabilities of the UAS (size, weight, non-dangerous spare parts, no powerful motor, etc.): see Directive 2009/48 / EC of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys.
How do you register?
The UAS operator registration procedure is available via Guichet.lu.
A UAS operator may NOT be registered in two different EASA Member States at the same time.
Please note that a fee of 10€ applies to all registrations and renewals.
Note: Do not start a renewal procedure except within the 90 days preceding the expiration date while retaining that anniversary date.
After my registration?
You will receive an electronic certificate with a LUXxxxxxxxxxxxxx (13 caracters) number.
- This number is permanent, even after renewal, and must be clearly displayed on all UAS operated by the operator.
- It is valid for 1 year and recognized in all EASA Member States.
- Registration can only be completed in your country of residence or the country where your principal place of business is located.
- The registration is not linked to a specific drone. In the event of loss or theft of a drone, no deregistration is required.
