The FAA’s latest Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in yesterday’s Federal Register will soon require drone operators to prominently display their FAA registration number on the outside of their machines, just like those on regular aircraft, only smaller. Owners and operators may no longer place or write registration numbers in an interior compartment. The markings must be in place for any flight after February 25, the effective date of the rule. This interim final rule does not change the original acceptable methods of external marking, nor does it specify a particular external surface on which the registration number must be placed, only that it can be seen upon visual inspection of the aircraft’s exterior.
FAA Updates Drone Marking Requirements and Airspace Restrictions
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's new Interim Final Rule requires drone operators to display their registration numbers prominently on the exterior of their drones, effective February 25, 2019, to enhance safety and security.
- This change addresses concerns from law enforcement and security partners about the risk of concealed explosive devices when accessing internal compartments to view registration numbers.
- The FAA is accepting public comments on this registration rule until March 15, 2019, and has also proposed new rules for routine drone flights at night and over people, with comments accepted until April 15, 2019.
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