Do all Drones need to be Registered with the FAA ?
The answer is no ! But that is determined by the weight of the drone or Quadcopter. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is now requiring that each drone purchased weighing over 0.55 lbs
be registered by the owner. This will include an identification number owners must apply to any Drone they own and fly exclusively for recreational purposes. If you own a drone that weighs less than 0.55 lbs it is not required to be registered with the FAA. If you fail to register a drone you can be subject to legal ramifications outlined in the U.S. Government drone regulations. (Part 107 effective August 29th 2016).
Drone Manufacturers are aware of the FAA rules regarding Registering Drones with the FAA, in most cases the instructions for registration are included in your drone package. If you are in doubt you can go to the FAA Drone registering site online at federaldroneregistration.com and click on the tab in the middle of the home page titled REQUIRED DRONE LIST. This known list of Drones on the market is updated daily, simply scroll down and find your model and see if it requires registration or not. If for some reason your model is not listed they can be contacted to update their list regarding your particular model. If you need to register your Drone you can do it conveniently right there on the FAA site.
Is there a Fee for Registering a Drone ?
Unfortunately Yes ! But the $5.00 cost is minimal compared to what you might pay for any recreational activity. Another plus is the $5.00 cost is for each Drone operator regardless of how many Drones you own.
Do you have to be Certified to fly a Drone ?
Are you just planning to fly your Drone for leisure recreational purposes ? Then the answer is No ! However, if you intend to use your drone for commercial purposes it will require the operator (pilot) to have a pilots license and a 333 exemption form from the FAA. If you are an RC hobbyist that flies and owns a drone right now there is no need to worry, no pilots license or certification is warranted.
Further Questions about UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Registration ?
E-mail UAShelp@faa.gov or call 877-396-4636
from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Mon.- Fri.
Do you need permission from the FAA to fly your Drone for Fun or Recreation ?
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| FAA Drone Restricted Airspace |
If you are flying for fun, leisure or recreational purposes, you don't need permission from the FAA, but you must operate your Drone safely at all times
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Fly at or below 400 feet
2. Keep your UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) within sight
3. Never fly near airports or near other aircraft
4. Never fly over crowds or groups of people
5. Never fly over sporting events or stadiums
6. Never fly over or near emergency response efforts (fires etc.)
7. Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol
8. Be aware of airspace requirements.
Airspace Requirements
Across the U.S. there are different types of airspace restrictions, a list of the most common restrictions that affect UAS flights are listed below
Restricted Airspace
Airports
Temporary Flight Restrictions
Stadiums and Sporting Events
Wildfires
This is not a comprehensive list, you can always check the TFR website for restrictions in your area.
Drones can be fun and exciting but for the safety of the public certain restrictions have been implemented. There are a number of Drones and Quadcopters on the market today that can be flown in areas away from the public with very few restrictions. We offer a wide variety of drones and quadcopters loaded with amazing features on our Air Armor RC website airarmorrc.com check them out today !
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