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 implemented new rules requiring most drones (weighing 0.5 to 55 pounds) to be registered in a national database due to safety concerns.
- Registration, which opens on December 21, costs $5 for a three-year certificate (covering multiple aircraft) but will be free for the first 30 days.
- Non-compliance with the registration requirement can lead to significant fines, potentially up to $27,500.
- The author expresses frustration with the new rule's impact on casual drone owners and anticipates widespread non-compliance, particularly due to a lack of awareness.
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