I’m contemplating taking a hammer to my toy quadcopter and smashing it to pieces after the FAA on Monday announced new rules requiring most drone owners to register their UAVs in a national database and pay a $5 fee every three years.
FAA Releases Drone Registration Rules
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has mandated registration for drones weighing between 0.5 and 55 pounds, citing their potential for lethal kinetic energy.
- Owners must register their UAVs in a national database for a $5 fee every three years, with a 30-day free registration period beginning December 21.
- Flying an unregistered drone can result in fines up to $27,500, prompting the author to consider destroying their own drone to avoid potential issues.
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