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 has implemented an interim final rule requiring drone operators to prominently display their registration numbers on the *exterior* of their drones, effective February 25, abandoning interior compartment markings due to security concerns.
- The FAA has also proposed separate new rules to allow drones to fly routinely at night and over people, aiming to further integrate them safely into the nation's airspace, with a public comment period ending April 15.
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