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Get Ready to Register Your Drones, Again

The FAA is once again requiring drone pilots to register with the federal government for a $5 fee. Pexels
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Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA will reinstate a $5 registration fee for hobbyist drone operators.
  • This requirement was restored by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, overturning a previous court decision that had vacated the rules.
  • The FAA believes that drone registration and identification promote safer and more responsible operations, aiding in full integration.
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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.

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