Drone Registration for new and former owners

As of December 21st, 2015 all owners of drones(small unmanned aircraft) must register with the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) before February 19th, 2016. This registration applies to new and former drone owners and users. New users must register their drone before conducting their first test flight, they also must have proof of registration with them when operating the drone.

According the the FAA’s web page you must register your drone if:

• “13 years of age or older. (If the owner is less than 13 years of age, a person 13 years of age or older must register the small unmanned aircraft.)”
• “A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.”

“Which unmanned aircraft do I have to register?”

“Owners must register their UAS online if it meets the following guidelines:”

• “Weighs more than 0.55 lbs. (250 g) and less than 55 lbs. (25 kg). Unmanned Aircraft weighing more than 55 lbs. cannot use this registration process and must register using the Aircraft Registry process.”

“See examples of UAS that do and do not require registration (PDF).”

“How do I register my UAS?”

“It costs only $5 to register your UAS and the process is simple and web-based. Registration is free for the first 30 days. Some things you’ll need before you get started:”

• “An email address”
• “Credit or Debit card”
• “Physical address and mailing address (if different from physical address)”

“Your registration is valid for three years. Once you receive a registration number, you can use it on all of your unmanned aircraft if they meet the online registration criteria. You must mark the registration number on all aircraft you own. Read about How to Label Your UAS (PDF).”

If registration is completed before midnight EST, January 20th, 2016, then your $5 registration fee will be refunded.

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