Can I Fly My Drone If It’s Not Registered?

[@uavcoach]

Have you registered your drone?

[@delpasen]

Oops, no I have not yet.

[@SLC41071]

I have registered an have my part 107 and have trust certificate as well. But, let’s be honest. If you live way out in the country and you just fly around on your land having fun and not running a business. I don’t think the men in black are gonna be at your front door to take your drone

[@FlyingBuzzard]

NOPE and never will Ur Welcome

[@mattgruenloh866]

Fantastic video!! The best I have seen on the topic. That said, I will add a few things. 1) Even if your drone is less than 250 grams, you CAN register it...just to be safe as the cost is only $5 2) the $5 registration fee is for the pilot and not per drone. If you have more than one drone, you register it on Drone Zone, but it won't cost another $5 and the registration number you have will be the same as the one on all other drones registered to you 3) While it doesn't technically have to do with registering your drone or not, but there is TRUST safety test you need to pass (its really easy) in order to fly your drone recreationally. UAV Coach...or others...let me know if any of my understandings in this post are not true, and I will edit my post accordingly. Have fun! Fly safe!

[@AREyouAFRAIDofTHEdark1]

I don’t believe this is correct. I’ve had to pay $5 twice for (2) drones. I do not have the same registration numbers for different drones. That would be kind of defeating the purpose? Asking for make model etc.

[@mattgruenloh866]

@@AREyouAFRAIDofTHEdark1 I had a drone years ago that I had to register. I recently got another and renewed my registration. I filled out the information on the site regarding the new drone, and I'm pretty sure it is the same number. Just think of the rationale for having to put a number on a drone...it is for drones that crash (found by others) or forced down/jammed electronically because of a violation of restricted airspace. The number really doesn't identify the drone (the drone is there with the number attached to it). The number is for the authorities to trace back to the pilot who registered the drone. Each pilot has to get a number registered in his/her name that is placed on all drones owned by him/her.

[@Chris_H007]

Matt is absolutely correct. I have 3 drones and have only paid 5.00. also I know this is about recreational flying however it is important to know if you have a mini 4 pro for example which is under 250 g and you want to make money, the rules change, it must be registered and part 107 has to be complete.

[@mattgruenloh866]

@@Chris_H007 Also, I believe the "extended fly" batteries for a DJI Mini Pro 4 will push its weight slightly over the 250 grams. I am looking to take the Part 107 exam. I just have not gotten around to making time for it. It would mostly be for academic purposes as I really am just a recreational drone pilot.

[@CrabbyOldLady]

This is an excellent presentation. I think there's a major misconception among many drone pilots that you're automatically a recreational pilot, unless you're doing something that requires you to get a Part 107 certificate. As you know, the default is that you're required to have a Part 107 Certificate unless you meet the criteria to qualify for the exception for recreational flight. This is the first video I have seen that presents the issue in that context. Great job. I do have one small addition, which you are well aware of. If you are a recreational flier, you only have to register once with the FAA. All of your drones will be covered by that one registration number. If you are Part 107, each of your drones must be registered separately.

[@uavcoach]

Glad you enjoyed it and thought it was informative!

[@lancebland1308]

Always Outstanding!!

[@uavcoach]

Thanks so much, we appreciate it!

[@dirk.landers]

Thanks for this info. Again, I'm confused. I'm constantly hearing about regulations applying to a drone that weights (1) more than .55 pounds or (2) .55 pounds or less. Relating to the need to have your drone registered, you say at about 1 minute into the video that, "if your drone weighs more than 250g (0.55 pounds) ... then the answer is no. You cannot fly your drone if it is not registered." The implication is that if your drone weighs exactly 0.55 pounds, you CAN fly your drone if it is not registered (provided you meet the other conditions.) However, in the cited FAA documentation (right around 3:32 of the video), the terminology in that document says, "between .55 pounds and 55 pounds," which means if your drone weighs exactly 0.55 pounds it does need to be registered. In other words, the drone would need to weight 0.54 pounds or less, not 0.55 pounds or less. Can you or anyone else offers some clarity to this? What am I missing?

[@marklholloway]

There wasn’t any mention of taking the online TRUST exam to get the certificate (The Recreational UAS Safety Test) which I believe is required for recreational flying in the United States.

[@uavcoach]

Yes it is! TRUST is required for pilots flying recreationally.

[@akush55]

Planning for next drone as for better Zoom ability as mini 4 pro good treetop hugger maybe

[@felixruiz2838]

Yes you can !!

[@robh2556]

No. The FAA website is asking for the RID serial number. I have serial numbers for the drone, 249g batteries and one for the DJI plus battery. What serial number am I supposed to register?

[@FlyingBuzzard]

IF it is under 250 grams it does NOT require registration, UNLESS you use it for a commercial business

[@MrRaymond1021]

Sounds like you need to register the plus battery. My understanding is that any drones that weighs less than 250 grams doesn't need to be registered OR be RID compliant. Any drones over 250G needs to be registered, and be RID compliant.

[@FlyingBuzzard]

@@MrRaymond1021 Exactly

[@robh2556]

Figured it out. The RID is the Aircraft serial number. Put the ID sticker on the Plus battery that triggers remote ID transmission since that moves you into part 107 operation assuming that’s why you bought the battery. When flying recreational there is no need to label the UAS.

[@robh2556]

The comment assumes you are using the lightweight 249g batteries for recreational flight. Flights with the plus battery push you over the weight limit and transmit serial number along with other information.

[@вечная_мерзлота]

fly all u want just don't share if with KZbin

[@FlyingBuzzard]

Quick answer , YES you can fly a drone without it being registered anything 250 grams or less does NOT require registration UNLESS it is used for commercial use . Plus screw the inept FAA who is still clueless about the Hobby and sadly so many who have sat with the Idiot FAA folks who will not man up and stand FOR the HOBBY and tell the FAA how it really is , not what they "think" it is !!! Until that is done , Ur Welcome

[@TerrySwift-e5u]

Bet your the guy to tell the FAA what they should be doing based on you. 😂😂😂

[@adrastos123]

Yep lol they can kiss it

[@adrastos123]

What i want to know is ho2 come rc airplanes need none of this yet drones do...total cash grab

[@chadgilmore5046]

That is such bull shit having to register your drone it’s just a money grab