I’m not sure how many people I expected would actually sign up for the FAA’s new UAS registry program that went live just before Christmas. Since the agency is waiving the $5 registration fee for the first month, I figured many would take advantage and fill out the online form.
Surprising Number of FAA Registerers by UAS Users
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's new mandatory drone registration program, launched in December, has already recorded 181,000 registrations within its first two weeks.
- Owners of drones weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds must register and display an FAA identification number by February 19th.
- Registration costs $5 every three years, with the initial fee waived for the first month after the program's launch.
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