@dustymagic
You are not registering the drone, you have to register yourself as an operator and a flyer. However I thought there were some exemptions if you hold PfCO
The only exemption is as a PfCO holder you donāt need to take the test. But you will still need an operator ID. and a flyer ID.
Finally an article on BBC. But they didnāt tell people where or website to register.
Went on line to register my drone.
As a PfCO holder, I was looking to register without taking the testā¦Nothing on the CAA site seemed to apply so I called the CAA to be told to got to:
Registering a drone or model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority and choose: Register as a non-flying operator ???
Eventually managed to get through (site had been down for 2 hours) paid my Ā£9 and received my Operator ID.
Hope this helps anyone else the same boat!
So what about flyer ID.? I was under the impression we still needed a flyer ID even as a PfCO holder.
I thought so too but not according to the guy who took my call, in fact he didnāt know the answer so put me on hold to get more information.
I got to say my piece last night on BBC Essex Drive Timeā¦ 
Had to correct the DJ when he mentioned about previous incidents with planes hitting dronesā¦ 
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What labels are people using to display the operator ID on their drone?
Thanks for that @PingSpike Its mostly quite useful stuff, if a little off course at times 
I now know where to stick it! But need to buy a label as I donāt have a machine to do that. Any suggestions?
Can get a label printer for about 20 odd quid. Quite handy thing to have.
This one in toolstation comes with a case and power adapter. Its aimed at sparks but works just the same as any other with built in templates.
Or if you dont want to buy a printer Iām sure someone could help you out.
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Agreed with investing in a label printer, always handy. Probably only use mine three or four times a year but Iād now be lost without it.
Also, bit of an overnight market has sprung up on eBay:
And so on 
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Really that many wow!
How unexpected!
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This is all great information. Not used the drone for a while so this forum is so good at helping you keep upto date on whats happening and what to do. Thanks to the admin team!
Now I need to buy a 4 drones to make the purchase of 5 drone labels from ebay a sensible purchase. Or rapidly think of how to explain the price of a tape machine and some tape. 
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Do you have kids ? Mine label everything , Iām sure the dogs been done at some point
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Repost of picture:
Created in GIMP, printed by eBay seller diysignwriting. They print onto a 150mmx1300m sheet, up to you what size and shape you want. Nicely die cut and they print as many as will fit onto the sheet. About 3 days from sending artwork to getting back through letterbox
Ā£5.99
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Black Friday deal?, I need me one of those ;o)