The Federal Aviation Administration’s new web-based registration system for small unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones, is now active.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s new web-based registration system for small unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones, is now active.
Hobbyists and recreational users who fly UAS, which include remote controlled aircraft, may register at www.faa.gov/uas/registration.
Owners must register small UAS weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds if they are to be flown outdoors for hobby or recreation. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker announced the rule requiring registration earlier this month.
Aircraft operated by the current owner before Monday must be registered no later than Feb. 19, 2016. For all others, registration is required prior to the first outdoor flight. Owners must provide a complete name, physical address, mailing address (if different), and a valid email address to register. After completing registration, owners will receive a personal registration number.
Federal law requires a $5 registration fee that will be collected at the time of registration via credit card. To encourage compliance, the FAA is making the process free for the first 30 days.
Info: https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/media/20151213_IFR.pdf.