FAA Drone Registration

How to Register Your sUAS
on the FAA’s DroneZone

Introducing the FAADroneZone Website

The FAA DroneZone website is the official platform provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for drone pilots to register their unmanned aircraft and to manage their certification.

Here, you will go through the process to be assigned a unique registration number that identifies your drone in the FAA database.

  • Registration requires providing the following specific information:
    • Physical address & mailing address
    • Remote ID Serial Number
    • Credit Card
    • Make & Model of UA
    • Phone Number
    • Email Address

FAA DroneZone.com Website

What Information is Public?

The FAA drone registration database publicly discloses the owner’s name and address, but not the drone’s serial number.

Moving? Update Registration within 30 Days:

Notify the FAA of your address change within 30 days of moving. This requirement applies to the registered owner of the drone.

FAA Drone Registration Requirements

What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Before operating your drone under Part 107, the FAA requires you to register your aircraft—no exceptions. Whether you’re flying one drone or managing a fleet, proper registration keeps your operations legal, traceable, and accountable.

This section walks you through the FAA’s registration rules, including who can register a drone, age and citizenship requirements, cost, labeling, and what kind of documentation you need to carry when flying. These rules apply to all small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) weighing under 55 pounds and used for commercial purposes.

The following is required to register your drone(s):

    Cost & Length (covers all drones for 3 years):

    Registration costs $5, covers all drones in your inventory, and is valid for three (3) years.

    Age Limits:

    The person who registers the drone must be at least 13 years old. If the owner is less than 13 years of age, a person 13 years of age or older must register the drone.

    Who Can Register:

    The sUAS can be registered by someone other than the owner.

    USA Registration Requirement:

    An sUAS that is registered in a foreign country must be registered in the United States before operation.

    Weight Limitations:

    According to FAA regulations, an sUAS is an unmanned aircraft system weighing less than 55 pounds.

    If the drone is 55 pounds or more, there is a separate paper-based registration system.

    Labels:

    Label the sUAS with its registration number on the exterior of the drone before flying. It must be legible and durable.

    Certificates:

    Keep the registration certificate in your possession when flying. An electronic copy is acceptable.

    Citizenship:

    The FAA does not require U.S. citizenship to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) or fly drones for commercial purposes. Both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens can become certified drone pilots by following the same application process.

    Practice Quiz

    1.1.1 Drone Registration

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    What information is publicly accessible through the FAA drone registration database?

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    Under what condition would a small UA not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?

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    When should a drone owner update their registration information with the FAA?

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    Which category of drones requires registration with the FAA?

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    What is the penalty for failing to register a drone with the FAA?

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    How often is drone registration with the FAA required?

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    How old do you have to be to register a drone with the FAA?

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    When would a small UA owner not be permitted to register it?

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    Where must a small unmanned aircraft’s serial number be listed when using either standard remote identification or a broadcast module?

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    What must be done before flying a registered sUAS?

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    If an sUAS is already registered in a foreign country, what must be done before operating it in the United States?

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    How much does drone registration cost, and how long does it remain valid?

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    How often do you need to take the Part 107 exam to maintain your Part 107 certificate?

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    Where can you register your drone according to the FAA?

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    What is the requirement for drone registration if the owner is less than 13 years of age?

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    When requested by law enforcement, what does federal law require of pilots flying drones that require registration?

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    According to federal law, who must have the drone registration certificate in their possession when operating the drone?

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    What does registering your drone with the FAA entitle you to receive?

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