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 launched its mandatory UAS (drone) registry program and database just before Christmas, with the system going live on December 21.
- The program saw unexpectedly high initial engagement, with 181,000 drones registered within its first two weeks.
- Drone owners must register aircraft weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds and display an FAA identification number by February 19 to avoid penalties, though the initial $5 fee is waived for the first month.
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