The FAA, as ordered by President Donald Trump, will begin charging hobbyist drone operators $5 each to register themselves with the federal government — just in time for Christmas.
Get Ready to Register Your Drones, Again
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is reinstating a $5 registration fee for hobbyist drone operators, effective just before Christmas.
- This change is mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, restoring rules previously vacated by a U.S. Court of Appeals.
- The FAA believes that requiring drone registration and ownership identification promotes safer practices and helps with full integration of drones.
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